Author(s): Hubert Chanson; Robert Janssen; Luke Toombes

Linked Author(s): Robert Janssen, Hubert Chanson

Keywords: Hydraulic structures; Engineering challenges; Extremes; Perspectives

Abstract: A hydraulic structure is an artificial system which interacts with the flow of water. A number of engineering challenges are closely linked to the hydrodynamics and fluid flow motion. Two key issues during the design and operation of hydraulic structures are conveyance and energy dissipation. The energy dissipation at a hydraulic structure can be enormous and its estimate is far from trivial. The re-evaluation of spillway discharge capacity, including the spillway re-design, is a further challenge, especially in the regions with extreme hydrology and limited records. Our community needs to broaden the knowledge base in hydraulic structures, through the development of independent learning skills, further education in hydraulic engineering and innovative research and development (R&D). It is believed that the proceedings of the 5th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures (ISHS2014) provide the engineering profession with real-world state-of-the-art expertise in hydraulic structure design.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14264/uql.2014.9

Year: 2014