International Association Hydro-Environmental Engineering and Research
Institut für Wasserbau, Universität Stuttgart
European Engineering Graduate School Environment Water (IAHR-EGW)
A Short Course on:
Sediment Transport and GSTARS Computer Modeling
8th –12th, November 2010, Universität Stuttgart, Germany
Lecturer: Prof. Chih Ted Yang, Colorado State University
Course Description:
The short course includes a brief introduction, review, and evaluation of basic concepts and theories used in the development of sediment transport formulas.
Reliable laboratory and field data will be used to test the accuracies and applicabilities of sediment transport formulas.
Guideline on the selection of formulas for engineering applications will be presented.
Yang's book on "Sediment Transport Theory and Practice" (McCraw-Hill, 1966; reprint by Krieger Publication Company, 2003) will be used for this short course.
GSTARS is a series of semi-two-dimensional computer models based on the steam tube concept and the application of minimum stream power theory. GSTARS can simulate and predict morphologic changes of channel shape, width, depth, and bed profile due to natural and man-made events. Field examples of rivers and reservoirs will be used to illustrate the applications of GSTARS. The GSTARS3 User's Manual and executable code will be given to those who attend the short course.
Framework: The number of participants will be limited to 30. After successful completion of a short exam at the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate equivalent to 3 ECTS.
Target group: The course is directed at those with a Master's degree or equivalent qualification who are interested in improving their understanding of sediment transport modeling, reservoir sedimentation and river morphology change predictions.
Dates and Venue: November 8th –12th, 2010. The course will be conducted at the Institut für Wasserbau, Universität Stuttgart, Germany
Fee and Registration: The course is offered for FREE. Participation is based on first –come-first-serve basis. Register as soon as possible!
www.iws.uni-stuttgart.de/institut/wasser...rse_Announcement.pdf 
