Hydraulics is the science of forces and movements transmitted by
means of liquids. Topics covered includes: Fluid transport systems, Fluid power
systems, Hydrostatics, Hydrodynamics, Hydraulic System, Types of Filters ,
Hydraulic Pumps, Centrifugal Pump, Internal Gear Pump, Vane Pumps, Variable
Displacement Pump, Axial Piston Pump, Control Valves, Heat Exchanger, Hydraulic
Fluids, Types of Hydraulic Oils, Characteristics of Hydraulic Oil, Hydraulic
power Pack and Flow Control valve.
Author(s): The Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering
This note covers
Foundations of dams and their treatment, Concrete gravity dam, Concrete arch and
concrete buttress dam, Embankment dam, Spillways, Sediment transport and stable
channel design.
Hydraulic Structures are engineering constructions designed and
mechanically fit for managing and utilizing water resources to the best
advantage of the human being and environment. This course provides a broad
understanding of the basic principles of hydraulic structures. The emphasis is
on design and analysis of different types of dams and spillways.
Author(s): Bayou Chane, Shimelis Behailu, Addis Ababa
University