INTRODUCTION

TO
HYDROLOGY
WHAT IS HYDROLOGY?

Hydrology is the scientific study of movement,

distribution and water quality on Earth and other
planets, including the water cycle, water
resources, and environmental watershed
sustainability.
HYDROLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
•Hydrology in civil engineering may be understood as the branch of
engineering that deals with the study of water resources.
•It is also commonly referred to as water resources engineering.
•Engineering hydrology may be defined as the multi-disciplinary
specialization of civil engineering that deals with the occurrence,
circulation and distribution of water on Earth.
•Engineering hydrology is a very important branch of civil
engineering as it is necessary for the construction of various types of
water resource related infrastructures.
•Engineering hydrology is focused on the scientific study of the water
cycle, water resources and water resource sustainability.
•Engineering hydrology focuses on the planning, design, analysis and
operation of water related projects and constructions by the utilization
and efficient management of the water resources.
HISTORY OF ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY
IMPORTANCE OF HYDROLOGY
IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
APPLICATION AREA OF HYDROLOGY IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING

• IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SCHEMES

• HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION
PROJECTS AND DAM CONSTRUCTIONS
• WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS
• DISASTER PREVENTION OR FLOOD
CONTROL PROJECTS
SCOPE OF HYDROLOGY
IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
MAJOR ASPECTS OF HYDROLOGY
IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

• Analysis and estimation of the water resources

of the Earth (both over ground and
underground)
• Study and analysis of the hydrological, its
components and the interactions among the
components
• The study, analysis, forecast and mitigation of
water related disasters such as flood, drought
etc.
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PRESENTATION.