Unit1
Unit 1: Introduction to River Morphology
8 hrs- Classification of Rivers
- Mechanics of Alluvial Rivers
- Channel and Floodplain Features
- Sediment Transport and Budgets
- River Morphology and Classification Schemes
Syllabus
5 units · 40 lecture hoursUnit2
Unit 2: River Behavior and Hydraulic Geometry
8 hrs- River Channel Patterns
- Straight River Channels: Causes, Characteristics, and Control
- Meanders: Formation, Characteristics, and Control
- Braided Rivers, Bedforms, and Instability of Rivers
- Hydraulic Geometry and Delta Formation
Unit3
Unit 3: Socio-Cultural Influences and River Restoration
8 hrs- Mechanics of Alluvial Rivers in Restoration
- Introduction to River Restoration Structures
- Socio-Cultural Influences and Ethics in Stream Restoration
- Case Studies of Successful River Restoration Projects
Unit4
Unit 4: Bio-Engineering Techniques and Data Analysis
8 hrs- Bio-Engineering Techniques for River Management
- Natural Channel Design and Classification Review
- Time Series Analysis of Flow, Sediment, and Channel Geometry
- Modeling Tools for River Dynamics
Unit5
Unit 5: River Training and Protection Works
8 hrs- Introduction to River Training Works
- Classification and Types of Training Works
- Bridge Protection with Reduced Waterways
- Design of Guide Bands, Embankments, Spurs/Dampeners
- Flood Protection Structures and Case Studies
Course Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of river morphology and classification.
- To analyze river behavior, sediment transport, and channel dynamics.
- To develop skills in river restoration techniques, socio-cultural considerations, and ethical practices.
- To apply engineering principles for the design of river training and flood protection structures.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Explain river morphology, classification, and mechanics of alluvial rivers.K1, K2
- CO2Describe hydraulic geometry, river channel behavior, and sediment transport mechanisms.K2, K3
- CO3Explain socio-cultural influences, ethical considerations, and river restoration techniques.K2, K4
- CO4Analyze flow patterns, sediment transport, and channel geometry using bio-engineering techniques.K3, K4, K5
- CO5Design guide bands, embankments, and flood protection systems for river training and management.K4, K5
Suggested Reading Materials
- River Behavior Management and Training (Vol. I & II), CBI&P, New Delhi
- Irrigation & Water Power Engineering by B.C. Punmia and Pande B.B. Lal
- River Engineering by Margaret Peterson
- Principles of River Engineering (The Non-Tidal Alluvial Rivers) by P.H. Jameen
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