COSTRUZIONI IDRAULICHE FLUVIALI E MARITTIME

Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to provide basic knowledge, tools and methodologies required for the planning, design and
management of structural and non-structural measures for the hydraulic protection of inland and coastal
areas in urban and non-urban environments. Specifically, students will gain an understanding of the design
and management issues related to the main river training and protection structures, damming and water
intake structures in watercourses, and hydraulic structures in coastal areas, with particular reference to
seawater intake systems, sea outfalls and associated protection structures.

Applying knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to the analysis and design
of the main river training and protection structures, flood risk mitigation measures, and hydraulic structures
in maritime and coastal areas, also through the use of the computational and modelling tools employed
during the practical exercises.

Making judgements
Through the practical exercises, students will develop the ability to critically analyse problems related to
river training and protection, flood risk mitigation, and hydraulic structures in coastal areas, assessing the
most appropriate technical solutions in relation to the problem under consideration.

Communication skills
Students will acquire the ability to correctly use the technical language of hydraulic structures and to clearly
describe the problems analysed, the methodologies applied and the results obtained. Group practical
exercises will also contribute to developing the ability to prepare and communicate results through technical
reports.

Learning skills
Students will acquire the methodological tools required to independently explore topics related to river
training and protection, flood risk mitigation, and hydraulic structures in maritime and coastal areas, also
through the use of the analysis and modelling tools addressed during the course.

2030 Agenda Goals
The course contributes in particular to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Goal 6: protection and restoration of water-related ecosystems and efficient and sustainable use of water
resources.
Goal 11: development of cities and human settlements resilient to disasters and promotion of integrated risk
management.
Goal 13: improvement of knowledge and capacities related to climate change mitigation and adaptation,
impact reduction and early warning.
Goal 15: combating desertification and land degradation, including the effects of droughts and floods.

Attendance at theoretical lectures and practical exercises is strongly recommended, as it represents an

important opportunity for discussion, further study and consolidation of skills.

Students who have been granted a specific status under University regulations will agree with the instructor

on attendance arrangements and the completion of practical exercises.

INTRODUCTION

General overview of river and maritime hydraulic structures. Issues related to water use and environmental

protection. Regulatory aspects.

RIVER INTERVENTIONS

Review of hydrology and fluvial geomorphology. Characteristic curves of watercourses. Review of open channel

hydraulics. Flood risk and flood risk mapping. Structural and non-structural measures for flood risk

mitigation. Measures in mountainous areas. Hillslope erosion. Criteria for hydraulic training of torrents.

Check dams and grade-control structures. Bank protection works. Measures in lowland areas. Levees and

design criteria. Levee stability verification. Channel resizing. River straightening. Eco-hydrological aspects.

FLOOD RISK MITIGATION MEASURES

River floods. Hydraulic and hydrological invariance. Flood attenuation. Reservoirs and flood detention

basins. Dams and reservoir management. Purposes of dams and reservoirs. Construction aspects and

ancillary works. Simulation and optimization models for reservoir management. Environmental flow.

HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES AND MEASURES IN MARITIME AND COASTAL AREAS

General aspects of maritime and coastal hydraulic infrastructures and structures. Seawater intake and

utilization structures. Structures for drainage and discharge of stormwater into the sea. Submarine

pipelines. Environmental issues. Construction aspects, materials and design of ancillary protection

structures.

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS AND ADDITIONAL TEACHING MATERIAL

1) L. Da Deppo, C. Datei, P. Salandin - Sistemazione dei corsi d’acqua, Edizioni Libreria Cortina, Padova, 2004.

2) G. Becciu, A. Paoletti – Fondamenti di Costruzioni Idrauliche, UTET Scienze Tecniche, Peschiera Borromeo (MI), 2010.

3) R. Rosso – Manuale di protezione idraulica del territorio, kdp.amazon.com, 2018

4) Centro Studi Deflussi Urbani - Sistemi di fognatura. Manuale di progettazione. Hoepli, 1997.

5) Slide utilizzate nel corso delle lezioni.

The examination consists of a single oral test, typically comprising three questions, each covering one of

the main sections of the course. Registration for an examination session is mandatory and must be

completed exclusively through the "Student Portal" during the established registration periods. On the day

of the examination session, after consulting the students who have registered in advance and taking into

account their preferences, the instructor schedules the examination sittings to be held before the opening of

the following examination session.

The overall assessment takes into account the outcome of the oral examination, the quality of the design

exercises carried out during the course, and the consistency of active participation in class.

The oral examination is aimed at assessing students’ knowledge and understanding of the course topics,

their ability to apply the acquired knowledge, critically analyse the problems addressed, and correctly use

the technical language of the discipline.

The quality of the design exercises is assessed with reference to the correct application of the main

concepts and analysis and modelling methods addressed during the course, the ability to analyse and

interpret the results obtained, and the quality of the related technical reports.

The final grade will be awarded according to the following criteria:

Fail: insufficient knowledge of fundamental topics, significant deficiencies in the ability to apply the

acquired knowledge, and inadequate use of technical language;

- 18–21: sufficient knowledge of the main contents and basic ability to apply the acquired knowledge;

- 22–25: discrete knowledge of the topics and correct application of the acquired knowledge, with

satisfactory analytical skills;

- 26–28: good knowledge of the contents, good analytical and application skills, and appropriate use of

technical language;

- 29–30: in-depth knowledge, ability to critically integrate the different topics and independently

address the problems proposed;

- 30 with honours: excellent and comprehensive knowledge, a high degree of autonomy in applying the

acquired knowledge, and excellent analytical, synthesis and communication skills.

To ensure equal opportunities and in compliance with current regulations, interested students may request

an individual meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures based on the

learning objectives and their specific needs. Students may also contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and

Participatory Integration – Services for Disabilities and/or Specific Learning Disorders) representative within

their Department.