Engineering Hydrology: Runoff, Hydrographs, and Flood Routing

Understanding how water moves through catchments is essential for designing safe dams, bridges, and drainage systems. This text-based course guides you through the core mathematical and physical principles of engineering hydrology, helping you solve complex water resource problems with confidence. You will transition from basic environmental concepts to performing precise hydrological calculations, analyzing runoff patterns, and predicting flood behaviors using industry-standard methods. What you'll learn: 1. Understand foundational principles of precipitation, infiltration, and catchment characteristics. 2. Calculate surface runoff volumes using standard curve number and rational methods. 3. Analyze unit hydrographs and derive synthetic hydrographs for ungaged watersheds. 4. Perform flood routing calculations using the Muskingum method to predict downstream flows. 5. Apply modern concepts of GIS and remote sensing data to hydrological modeling. 6. Practice exam-style engineering calculations with step-by-step written solutions. The course begins with essential terminology and the hydrological cycle before moving into detailed mathematical analyses of runoff, hydrographs, and flood routing. Through clear written explanations and structured practice problems, you will build a solid analytical foundation. This course is designed for civil engineering students, exam aspirants, and beginning professionals seeking a clear, step-by-step guide to hydrological calculations. No advanced prior knowledge of hydrology is required. Start reading today to master the mechanics of water resource engineering.