Hydraulics

Course Code:

CE354

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

2

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

6

Prerequisite Courses:

Fluid Mechanics

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Günseli Erdem Altın

Courses given by:

Günseli Erdem Altın

Course Objectives:

The course provides the students with engineering knowledge on pressurized and open channel flow and practice on the design and planning of water transmission pipelines and open channels and related conduit elements such as valves and weirs.

Course Content:

Introduction, research methods in hydraulics. Buckingham theorem. Model theory, Reynolds and Froude models. Pressurized flow. Calculation of continuous and local head losses. Flow in parallel and serial pipes. Pumps and turbines. Fundamental calculations for water distribution networks. Rules and guidelines for application. Principles of open channel flow. Velocity distribution, head loss. Calculation of uniform flow depth, the concept of best hydraulic cross section. Composite channels. Specific energy and applications. Hydraulic jump. Surface profiles in gradually varyling flows. Weirs and weir hydraulics. Basics of numerical modeling in hydraulics.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 5: Problem solving, 6: Reading assignment

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice examC:Take-home quiz, D: Experimentreport, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: Assignments

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to design physical models and apply model results to prototypes by using model theory for Reynolds and Froude models.	1b, 2a, 2b	1,3,5	A,E,H
Ability to explain head loss mechanisms and related flow regimes in pressurized flow.	1a	1,3,5	A
Ability to design pipelines by considering energy losses and related engineering design rules and criteria.	1b, 2b, 6c, 9b	1,3,5	A,E,H
Ability to calculate local head losses for fittings and flow in parallel pipes.	1b, 2b, 6c	1,3,5	A,E,H
Ability to explain principles of open channel flow, related definitions and flow regimes.	1a	1,3,5	A
Ability to calculate uniform flow depth for an open channel	1b, 6c	1,3,5	A,E,H
Ability to design and calculate open channels by using the best hydraulic cross section concept and composite channels.	2a, 11a, 11b	1,3,5	A,E,H
Ability to calculate the specific energy and its effects on channel cross section changes, hydraulic jump and its effects and flow over weirs	2a	1,3,5	A,E,H
Ability to explain the types of gradually varying lfow	1a, 2a	1,3,5	A,E,H
Ability to explain the importance and fields of application of numerical modeling in hydraulics	1a, 8a	1,6	A,E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction, Buckingham theorem, model theory	Lecture notes and textbook
2	Pressurized flow 1: Flow regimes and head losses	Lecture notes and textbook
3	Pressurized flow 2: Local and continuous losses, empirical equations	Lecture notes and textbook
4	Pressurized flow 3: Parallel and serial connected pipes	Lecture notes and textbook
5	Pumps and turbines, water distribution networks, other special equipment	Lecture notes and textbook
6	Interm exam 1	Lecture notes and textbook
7	Open channel flow, energy equation, velocity and pressure distributions, uniform flow depth	Lecture notes and textbook
8	The best hydraulic cross section concept, design of composite channels	Lecture notes and textbook
9	Specific energy, subcritical and supercritical flow regimes	Lecture notes and textbook
10	Hydraulic jump	Lecture notes and textbook
11	Gradually varying flows, surface profiles	Lecture notes and textbook
12	Interm exam 2	Lecture notes and textbook
13	Weirs and weir hydraulics	Lecture notes and textbook
14	Fundamentals of numerical modeling in hydraulics	Lecture notes and textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Massey, B. Ward-Smith, J, 2006. Mechanics of Fluids, 8th Edition, Taylor&Francis, London and New York. Electronic edition. Bar-Meir, G., 2011. Basics of Fluid Mechanics, Internet edition
Additional Resources	Kırkgöz, M.S., 2018. Akışkanlar Mekaniği, Birsen Yayınevi. Özbek T., 2009. Açık Kanal Akımlarının Hidroliği ve Hidrolik Yapılar, Teknik Yayınevi.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Lecture notes and exerciises are shared digitally
Assignments	Assignment solutions are shared digitally and discussed in the classroom
Exams	Exam problems are solved in class following the examination

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Interm exam	2	40
Homeworks	5	30
Assignments	8	20
Quiz	2	10
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,	√
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	√
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,	√
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.	√
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Assignments	5	10	50
Final Exam	1	2	2

Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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