Introduction

This course covers the design, construction and operation of navigation dams. Various topics will be studied including environmental impacts, types of dams, methods of construction, and flood flow operation among others.

This Course will examine the guidelines and engineering procedures for the hydraulic design of navigation dams. Several factors affecting the navigation dams will be discussed such as Hydraulics, Ice conditions, Spillway Design, Methods of construction, and safety among others.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Duration

10 Days

Target audience

This course is intended for Hydrologist, hydraulic engineers, military engineers, environmental engineers, or anyone with an interest in the hydraulic design of navigation dams.

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

Course Objectives

At the end of this IRES training course, you will learn:

• Why navigation dams are needed;
• The basic components of navigation dams;
• The effects of zones of reverse flow;
• How to determine typical flood flows;
• How to predict sediment problems;
• How to design rip-rap protection;
• How to design cofferdams;
• Construction methods for navigational projects;
• How tailwater can effect scour;
• Maintenance issues of navigational dams;
• How ice can effect the operation of navigational dams;
• How to stabilize channels from navigation dams;
• How to use discharge rating curves for gated, broadcrested weirs;
• How cofferdams can effect upstream water profile elevations during construction

Course Outline

Module 1

• Navigation of dams are
• The basic components of navigation dams
• The effects of zones of reverse flow

Module 2

• Typical flood flows
• The causes of dissolved oxygen
• The most common quality parameter in navigation dams;

Module 3

• The common uses for water-surface profiles;
• How to predict sediment problems;
• The uses of navigation locks;

Module 4

• The purpose of a stilling basin;
• The causes of cavitation;
• Designing rip-rap protection;
• Designing cofferdams;

Module 5

• The use of bulkheads in navigation projects;
• The effects of scouring;
• The probability of storm occurrence;
• The design life of navigational dam projects;

Module 6

• Hyrdology associated with navigational dam projects;
• Sedimentation problems associated with navigational dams;
• Construction methods for navigational projects;
• How tailwater can effect scour;

Module 7

• Maintenance issues of navigational dams;
• How ice can effect the operation of navigational dams;

Module 8

• Diversion schemes used in navigation dam construction;
• How to stabilize channels from navigation dams;

Module 9

• How to use discharge rating curves for gated, broadcrested weirs;
• How cofferdams can effect upstream water profile elevations during construction;
• Maintenance issues for spillways;

Module 10

• Scour protection methods; and
• Navigation dams during low-flow periods.

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training is residential and will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817

Tel: 020 211 3814

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our training center or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814 or mail [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]

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