COMPLEMENTI DI IDRAULICA
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE PEZZINGAExpected Learning Outcomes
Achievement of knowledge and understanding of mathematical models in Hydraulics and the ability to apply them to schematic cases representing problems of fluid flow in water engineering.
Knowledge of the basic assumptions and calculation approximations for studying fluid motion.
Ability to read and write technical and scientific documentation in the field of water.
Verification and sizing of pressurized and free-surface networks, analysis of filtration and solid transport.
Ability to collect and interpret data related to hydraulic infrastructure engineering problems.
Ability to critically analyze data and measurements from complex experiments, assessing the required accuracy and expected errors.
Ability to critically analyze the results of complex calculations and the approximations due to the basic assumptions.
Being able to communicate, in Italian and English, knowledge, judgments, and design solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Being able to write technical reports on the activities carried out and present their results in group discussions.
Being able to work effectively in design and management teams for works and systems within the field of hydraulic infrastructure engineering.
Developing the learning skills necessary for ongoing education.
Possessing the basic cognitive tools for continuously updating one’s knowledge.
The knowledge acquired will be applicable in the design and management of materials and systems aimed at improving quality of life, in line with the following Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda:
2 Zero Hunger,
3 Good Health and Well-being,
6 Clean Water and Sanitation,
7 Affordable and Clean Energy,
8 Decent work and economic growth
9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11 Sustainable cities and communities
12 Responsible consumption and production
13 Climate action
14 Life below water
15 Life on land
Course Structure
Lessons and classroom exercises.
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
Steady flow in pressure pipe networks – Sizing of pressure pipe networks – Steady free surface flow – Unsteady pressure pipe flow - Unsteady free surface flow – Groundwater flow – Sediment transport
Textbook Information
1. Montuori C., Complementi di idraulica, CUEN, Napoli.
2. Pezzinga G., Elementi di idraulica numerica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Architettura, Università di Catania.
3. Citrini D., Noseda G., Idraulica, CEA, Milano.
4. Marchi E., Rubatta, A., Meccanica dei fluidi, UTET, Torino
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTRODUCTION | Text 2 |
| 2 | UNIFORM FLOW IN PRESSURE PIPES AND OPEN CHANNELS | Text 1 |
| 3 | STEADY FLOW IN PRESSURE PIPE NETWORKS | Text 2, Text 3 |
| 4 | SIZING OF PRESSURE PIPE NETWORKS | Text 2, Text 3 |
| 5 | STEADY FREE SURFACE FLOW | Text 1, Text 2, Text 3 |
| 6 | UNSTEADY PRESSURE PIPE FLOW | Text 2, Text 3 |
| 7 | UNSTEADY FREE SURFACE PIPE FLOW | Text 1, Text 2 |
| 8 | GROUNDWATER FLOW | Text 2, Text 3 |
| 9 | SEDIMENT TRANSPORT | Text 4 |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Assessment of exercises, aimed at verifying the ability to apply mathematical models of hydraulics to schematic cases representative of fluid flow problems in water engineering.
Oral exam, aimed at verifying knowledge of mathematical models of hydraulics, with understanding of the basic assumptions and calculation approximations.
The assessment of exercises and the oral exam each weigh 50% of the overall evaluation.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Hardy Cross method.
Matrix of conductivity.
Pipe networks sizing.
Lateral weir.
Unsteady pressure pipe flow.
Unsteady free surface flow.
Flow in porous media.
Incipient motion.