Hydraulic Engineering

The Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW) is the central technical and scientific governmental agency of the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) which is part of the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs (BMVBS). This institute works with and does research on highly developed modelling and measuring techniques. In a model of the Elbe River near Schönberg the BAW investigates current flows behind groynes and in groyne fields. 3D Particle Tracking Velocimetry records velocities and the conditions of the water surface. In the model of the Oder River near Hohenwutzen different groyne geometries are examined for improving the navigation conditions. Photogrammetric measuring during the experiment creates 3D images of the dune movement on the riverbed. The BAW also examines structures such as barrages and locks in models. The model of the weir Obernau (on the Main River) shows the effects of structural measures on navigation during high water. A principle model illustrates the mode of operation of an inflatable weir. Recuperation locks into canals reduce the water consumption. The BAW optimizes the functionality of the recuperation lock Minden in a model before construction is begun. Playlist:    • Hydraulic Engineering   BAW-Channel:    / bawasserbau