This course covers requirements for static methods used in stability analyses of hydraulic structures. The types of concrete structures addressed in this course include dams, locks, retaining walls, inland floodwalls, coastal floodwalls, spillways, outlet works, hydroelectric power plants, pumping plants, and U-channels. The structures may be founded on rock or soil and have either flat or sloped bases. This course defines the types and combination of applied loads, including uplift forces due to hydrostatic pressures in the foundation material. Additionally, the course defines the various components that enable the structure to resist movement, including anchors to the foundation. Most importantly, this course prescribes the safety factors, which govern stability requirements for the structure for various load combinations. Lastly, guidance is provided for evaluating and improving the stability of existing structures.

·         The student will have knowledge of the requirements for static methods used in stability analyses of hydraulic structures.

·         The student will have knowledge of concrete structures including dams, locks, retaining walls, inland floodwalls, coastal floodwalls, spillways, outlet works, hydroelectric power plants, pumping plants, and U-channels.

·         The student will have knowledge of the types and combination of applied loads, including uplift forces due to hydrostatic pressures in the foundation material.

·         The student will have knowledge of the various components that enable the structure to resist movement, including anchors to the foundation.

·         The student will have knowledge of the safety factors, which govern stability requirements for the structure for various load combinations.

·         The student will have knowledge of guidance necessary for evaluating and improving the stability of existing structures.