Hydraulic Structure Sizing Course
Master hydraulic structure sizing through step-by-step designs for pipes, open channels, and weirs. Apply Darcy–Weisbach, Manning’s, and weir equations confidently. Perform headloss, freeboard, and safety checks. Create clear, defensible engineering calculations using spreadsheets and templates for practical, professional results.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to size pipes, channels, and sharp-crested weirs confidently. Master Darcy–Weisbach, Manning’s equation, and weir formulas. Set optimal slopes and velocities, verify headloss and freeboard, and use spreadsheet iterations. Develop defensible designs with documented calculations and reusable templates.
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Develop skills
- Pipe and channel sizing: design efficient PVC lines and trapezoidal canals fast.
- Headloss and energy checks: compute friction, minor losses, and hydraulic grade lines.
- Weir design mastery: size sharp-crested rectangular weirs for accurate flow control.
- Spreadsheet hydraulics: build reliable Excel tools for pipes, channels, and weirs.
- Design documentation: write clear, professional hydraulic notes with justified inputs.
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