Explore the exciting world of recreational hydraulics in this 58-minute webinar from the Australian Water School. Discover how hydraulic concepts are applied to artificial whitewater parks, wave pools, and waterslides. Learn from experts, including an Olympian and Olympic whitewater course designer, about the underlying principles used in creating Olympic whitewater courses, standing surf waves, and adventure park thrill rides. Gain insights into fun modeling techniques, tools for whitewater design, hydraulic jumps, wave pool surf modeling, and the integration of Archimedean spirals in waterslides. Engage in a Q&A session and receive information on further training opportunities in this fascinating field where engineering meets recreation.
Overview
Syllabus
- Presenter Introductions & Resources.
- Fun with modelling & hydraulics intro .
- Olympian and Olympic whitewater courses designer, John Felton.
- Tools for whitewater design.
- Hydraulic jumps.
- Wave pool surf modelling.
- Waterslides and archimedian spiral.
- Q&A.
- Closing remarks & further training.
Taught by
Australian Water School
