Coursera - Design And Construction Of Hydropower Structures Specialization
Last updated 10/2025
By L&T Edutech
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English + subtitle | Duration: 56 Lessons ( 8h 40m ) | Size: 3.47 GB
Hydropower Structure Design & Construction Mastery. Unlock the Full Potential of Hydropower Structures with Expert Knowledge on Planning, Analysis and Design.
What you'll learn
Covers hydropower fundamentals, hydrology, feasibility, and site analysis, including geological and geotechnical considerations.
Explores design of key structures, water conveyance, tunnel construction, and structural components, along with construction methods and planning.
Skills you'll gain
Construction
Water Resource Management
Environmental Engineering
Construction Management
Equipment Design
Safety Standards
Electric Power Systems
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Design
Structural Analysis
Electrical Power
Construction Engineering
Water Quality
Engineering Analysis
Structural Engineering
Hydraulics
Safety Training
Hydrology
Mechanical Engineering
Geospatial Information and Technology
The course "Design & Construction of Hydropower Structures" provides an in-depth exploration of hydropower projects, covering systems, components, and essential design principles. It begins with the history of hydropower, Indian projects, and site selection criteria, followed by hydrological studies, geological and geotechnical analyses, and hydropower potential assessment. Learners will study the design and construction of diversion and storage headworks, water conductor systems, tunnels, caverns, and hydromechanical equipment. The course also covers energy dissipators, galleries, surge tanks, penstocks, pressure shafts, and cross-drainage works, emphasizing hydraulic and structural design fundamentals. Additionally, it explores economic diameter selection, seepage control, geotechnical surveys, and stability assessments to ensure efficient project execution. By the end, participants will develop comprehensive skills to analyze, design, and manage hydropower projects, integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications.
Target Learners
Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering
Post-Graduate Students of Integrated Water Resources Management
Post-Graduate Students of Structural Engineering
Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain
Working Professionals in the above domain & other aspiring learners
Pre-requisites
Fundamental knowledge on Fluid Mechanics, Applied Hydraulics, Water Resources Engineering
Exposure to Indian codal standards
Applied Learning Project
Learners will engage in hands-on projects to model and design storage and diversion structures, including dams, spillways, weirs, and canals. The course will integrate structural analysis and design, covering load assessment, material selection, stability evaluation, and real-world applications to enhance practical skills.
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