Drainage in linear works

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The course Drainage in Linear Works is your gateway to mastering a critical aspect of modern infrastructure development. With the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable linear constructions, such as roads and railways, understanding drainage systems becomes indispensable. This course offers you the opportunity to delve into key areas including hydrology, transverse drainage, and the specific drainage needs of roadbeds and margins. Additionally, you’ll explore the intricacies of hydraulics in bridges and viaducts, equipping you with comprehensive knowledge. By participating in this course, you position yourself at the forefront of a booming sector, enhancing your employability and opening doors to numerous career opportunities. With expert-led sessions and a flexible online format, you’re empowered to learn at your own pace and convenience, ensuring a balance between professional growth and personal commitments. Join us to build expertise in a field that is not only essential but also full of potential.

Objectives

– To understand hydrological principles in linear construction projects.

– To identify transverse drainage solutions for effective water management.

– To design drainage systems for roadbeds and margins efficiently.

– To analyse hydraulic requirements for bridges and viaducts.

– To evaluate drainage impacts on linear infrastructure sustainability.

– To apply hydrological data in drainage system planning.

– To assess the effectiveness of drainage methods in diverse terrains.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. HYDROLOGY IN LINEAR CONSTRUCTION General concepts. Definitions Maximum daily precipitation Physical characteristics and intensity of rainfall Runoff and methods for calculating flood flows Application of SIG to hydrology UNIT 2. TRANSVERSE DRAINAGE General concepts. Definitions Transverse drainage works Design criteria and calculation methodology Energy dissipators Erosion and sedimentation in the cross drainage system UNIT 3. DRAINAGE OF ROADBED AND MARGINS General concepts. Definitions Drainage in clearings Slope drainage Pavement drainage, structures, tunnels and sustainable drainage Design and dimensioning criteria UNIDAD 4. HYDRAULICS IN BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS General concepts. Definition 1D hydraulic modeling 2D hydraulic modeling Erosion and foundation protection Channelization and protection
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