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ENVE 481 - Open Channel Hydraulics

Physical and mathematical models of river processes at the landscape scale, and hydraulic responses in channels. Analysis of gradually varied flow profiles, energy losses around infrastructure (bridges and culverts), and floodplain mapping. Calculation of flood propagation along river channels, estimating scour and erosion around infrastructure, and an introduction to sediment transport. An introduction to river mixing and contaminant transport.

Prerequisites

CIVE382 or ENVE382; Level at least 3B Civil, Environmental or Geological Engineering

Corequisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Offerings

Fall 2025 [1259]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LAB 201914514 / 6009:30 - 11:20 F
LAB 201914514 / 6009:30 - 11:20 F
LEC 001914314 / 6010:00 - 11:20 M,W
LEC 001914314 / 6010:00 - 11:20 M,W
TUT 101914414 / 6011:30 - 12:20 T
TUT 101914414 / 6011:30 - 12:20 T

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