Hydraulic Structure Sizing Course
Gain expertise in sizing hydraulic structures like pipes, open channels, and weirs through detailed step-by-step processes. Master Darcy–Weisbach, Manning’s, and weir equations, perform headloss, freeboard, and safety checks, and create well-documented, defensible engineering calculations suitable for practical use.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to confidently size pipes, channels, and sharp-crested weirs. Master Darcy–Weisbach and Manning’s equations along with standard weir formulas, determine optimal slopes and velocities, evaluate headloss and freeboard, and employ spreadsheet iterations for precise designs. Develop robust, justifiable designs using documented calculations and practical templates.
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Develop skills
- Pipe and channel sizing: design efficient PVC lines and trapezoidal canals quickly.
- 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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