- To understand hydrological principles in linear construction projects.
- To identify transverse drainage solutions for effective water management.
- To design drainage systems for roadbeds and margins efficiently.
- To analyse hydraulic requirements for bridges and viaducts.
- To evaluate drainage impacts on linear infrastructure sustainability.
- To apply hydrological data in drainage system planning.
- To assess the effectiveness of drainage methods in diverse terrains.
UNIT 1. HYDROLOGY IN LINEAR CONSTRUCTION General concepts. Definitions Maximum daily precipitation Physical characteristics and intensity of rainfall Runoff and methods for calculating flood flows Application of SIG to hydrology UNIT 2. TRANSVERSE DRAINAGE General concepts. Definitions Transverse drainage works Design criteria and calculation methodology Energy dissipators Erosion and sedimentation in the cross drainage system UNIT 3. DRAINAGE OF ROADBED AND MARGINS General concepts. Definitions Drainage in clearings Slope drainage Pavement drainage, structures, tunnels and sustainable drainage Design and dimensioning criteria UNIDAD 4. HYDRAULICS IN BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS General concepts. Definition 1D hydraulic modeling 2D hydraulic modeling Erosion and foundation protection Channelization and protection