Course Description

Sediment transport is the movement of soil and rock particles due to fluid flow, primarily water in geotechnical applications. This process is continuously shaping the Earth's surface, especially in river basins where erosion and deposition occur simultaneously. From an engineering standpoint, sediment transport is critical because it governs channel stability, flood behavior, and the lifespan of hydraulic structures. The balance between erosion and deposition determines whether a river deepens, widens, or changes course over time.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Understand the fundamental principles governing sediment transport in natural and engineered systems.

• Distinguish between bed load, suspended load, and wash load transport mechanisms.

• Apply key hydraulic and sediment transport equations in engineering practice.

• Analyze factors influencing erosion, deposition, and channel morphology.

• Evaluate sediment transport in rivers, dams, and coastal environments.

• Understand the role of sediment transport in geotechnical and hydraulic design.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of soil mechanics, hydraulics, and open-channel flow

• Familiarity with particle-size classification and engineering calculations is helpful