Masterclass: Advanced Approaches in the Physical Modelling of Hydraulic Structures

Convenor: Dr Muhammed Hashid, PhD, India

The proposed masterclass will be focusing on the recent advancements in the physical modeling of hydraulic structures with elaborated discussions based on the research and case studies conducted in the hydraulics laboratory of IIT Roorkee, India. The physical modeling history of IIT Roorkee dates back to 1857, when the institute was established with the construction of the Upper Ganga Canal. The hydraulics laboratory then evolved in unique ways to the current advancements with modern instrumentation in the last 175 years which handles a discharge of more than 2.5m3/s. The masterclass will be highly insightful for the participants, as it will motivate young researchers towards experimental hydraulics. Advancements in hydraulics are essential in the current and future worlds, as we are facing severe environmental and climatic changes across the globe, which calls for more interventions from hydraulic engineers. The masterclass includes a discussion on modeling aspects of the dynamic behavior of structures in flow and waves, hydrodynamic studies based on advanced imaging techniques, fluvial hydraulic modeling, and advancements in scaling issues for various hydraulic structures. The session will help to improve the understanding of the relevance of planning and designing of hydraulic and hydrologic structures. A 90-minute session with experts delivering the future requirements in the physical modeling sector, emphasizing the relevance of laboratory as well as field data for productive research, will be effective for the overall goal of the 41st IAHR World Congress. The session will be organised with any two experts delivering lectures of 45 minutes duration each.