Hydraulic Structure Sizing Course
Gain expertise in sizing hydraulic structures like pipes, open channels, and weirs. Apply key equations such as Darcy-Weisbach, Manning’s, and weir formulas. Perform checks for headloss, freeboard, and safety to deliver robust, documented engineering designs using practical spreadsheets and templates.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on skills to confidently size pipes, channels, and sharp-crested weirs. Master Darcy-Weisbach and Manning’s equations, standard weir formulas, slope and velocity settings, headloss and freeboard checks, plus iterative spreadsheet methods for clear, justified designs with templates.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Design efficient PVC pipes and trapezoidal channels quickly.
- Calculate friction losses, minor losses, and hydraulic grade lines.
- Master sizing sharp-crested rectangular weirs for flow control.
- Create reliable Excel spreadsheets for hydraulic designs.
- Document professional hydraulic designs with clear justifications.
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