Tidal Hydraulics
Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.
Course Outline
Tidal course will cover the hydrodynamic analysis of estuarine systems. Tidal effects such as wind and gravitational forces will be discussed.
This course will provide problem solving techniques and environmental considerations for estuarine engineering projects. The course materials are based solely on the engineer manual “Tidal Hydraulics” as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineering.This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:
Intended Audience and Benefit
This course is intended for anyone with an interest in hydraulics, hydrology, environmental engineering, water resources, oceanography or anyone wanting to learn more information regarding estuaries and tidal hydraulics.
Course Introduction
Estuaries can be defined as an area of interaction between salt and freshwater. They can be classified by topography and salinity structure. The topographic classifications are coastal plain estuaries, fjords, and bar-built estuaries. The major salinity classifications are highly stratified, partially mixed, and well-mixed.
This 7 hour course will examine the design guidance for the development of estuaries to improve navigation and flood control projects. Several different design factors will be discussed such as, water quality, navigational safety, and flooding.
Course Content
This course will provide problem solving techniques and environmental considerations for estuarine engineering projects. The course materials are based solely on the engineer manual “Tidal Hydraulics” as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineering. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
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Course Summary
The information presented in this course could be used to enhance the student’s knowledge of tidal hydraulics and estuary engineering. Using this knowledge could enable to reader to design safe and efficient, navigational channels and flood controls for estuaries.
Using good engineering judgment is always paramount in any design process. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course can provide the knowledge to design estuaries safely and effectively.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
http://www.usace.army.mil/
http://www.epa.gov
http://www.noaa.gov/
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.