Free surface hydraulics

The course is based on the fundamentals of physics (conservation of mass, energy and momentum), and addresses hydraulic issues in rivers (flooding, habitats, ecological continuity) and water transport networks (irrigation, drainage, sanitation).
Teaching is based largely on experimentation at Supagro's hydraulic hall, where uniform flows, flows at control structures and transition regimes are covered. Theoretical knowledge acquired during the module is applied to process analysis, along with resolution tools for diagnosing real-life situations.

1) Know the main processes involved in understanding what determines free-surface flow conditions (in rivers or hydroagricultural networks);
2) Know the main relationships involved in quantifying these processes;
3) Be able to diagnose a real-life situation.

Prerequisites* :

Basic physics

Recommended prerequisites* :

Online resources available at http://hydraulique.g-eau.net / :
○ written hydraulics course, with tables of values and application problems
○ online calculators dedicated to hydraulics (hydraulic structures, water lines, head losses etc.).

Assessment of knowledge :

Examination: 60%.

Continuous assessment: 40%.

Final exam, oral reports on practical work

Hydraulics, physics, roughness, fluid mechanics