River Modelling

Description

The goal of the course is to teach the students how to use models for river analysis. While the main emphasis is on computational modelling, hydraulic scale modelling is also covered. Valuable insight is given in the design and operation of hydraulic structures, flood wave propagation and river flooding, the tidal influences, and sediment transport. The course considers different types of models used in the current practice, with emphasis on their limitations and the range of useful applications. Hands-on are given linked with the Integrated Projects (humid and semi-arid case studies), where common difficulties in model use are covered, thus building up the modelling skills, and at the same time building up physical knowledge and insight in hydraulic engineering problems.