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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Water Resources
CIVE1251D
3
1
3.5

Description
The Hydrological Cycle. Precipitation and Evaporation. Rainfall Recorders, Siting the Rain Gauge. Factors Affecting Evaporation. Measurement of Evaporation Parameters. Soil Moisture. Water in the Soil. Soil Water Retention. Methods of Measurement. Infiltration. Groundwater Movement Flow Nets, Groundwater Flow Equations, Groundwater Measurement. River Flow, River Gauging, Rating curve, Stage-Discharge Relationship. Dilution Gauging, Current Meter Gauging, Hydrograph Analysis. Reservoir Design. Water Demand, Water availability, Selection of Storage Sites, Groundwater Storage, Surface Storage, Conjunctive Use Schemes.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Department of Civil Engineering
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Mrs. SEEWOOGOBIN NIVEDITA DIMPLE
Telephone: 4037400
Email: aofoe-exams@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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