Research in river and hydraulic engineering
How can we better protect ourselves from floods? How can rivers be restored to a more natural state? And how can hydropower plants be made more efficient? At the Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW), researchers explore these questions using impressive physical models and state-of-the-art measuring technology.
During this guided tour, you will gain insights into the VAW experimental hall, where rivers, reservoirs and other water bodies are recreated at reduced scale to study flow conditions, floods and river restoration projects under controlled conditions. See hydraulic models in operation and discover how experimental research leads to practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Find out how insights gained in the laboratory help make hydraulic engineering projects in Switzerland and around the world safer, more sustainable and more efficient.
Research in river and hydraulic engineering
August 23 @ 14:00 - 14:50
How can we better protect ourselves from floods? How can rivers be restored to a more natural state? And how can hydropower plants be made more efficient? At the Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW), researchers explore these questions using impressive physical models and state-of-the-art measuring technology.
During this guided tour, you will gain insights into the VAW experimental hall, where rivers, reservoirs and other water bodies are recreated at reduced scale to study flow conditions, floods and river restoration projects under controlled conditions. See hydraulic models in operation and discover how experimental research leads to practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Find out how insights gained in the laboratory help make hydraulic engineering projects in Switzerland and around the world safer, more sustainable and more efficient.
