Hydraulic Structures and Installations: Canals and Galleries

This lecture covers hydraulic structures and installations related to canals and galleries, focusing on topics such as pressure lines, water hammer reflections, economic criteria for channel capacity, construction costs, and protection of canal banks. The instructor discusses the design and optimization of open canals, the impact of flow conditions on canal design, and the comparison between open and covered channels. Various types of canal sections, flow rates, and critical heights are analyzed, along with practical examples like the Rhine-Main-Danube navigation channel and the Grande Dixence hydroelectric plant in Switzerland.