ECTS - Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Modeling

Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Modeling (CE472) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Modeling CE472 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE307
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Yakup Darama
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To develop an understanding of the dimensional analysis in fluid mechanics and hydraulics modelling techniques by using similarity and similitude relationships
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students can understand principle of dimensional homogeneity and hydraulic similarity in various fluid mechanics problems
  • Students can determine set of dimensionless products controlling the fluid flow by using Buckingham pi-theorem
  • Students can analyze experimental data in fluid mechanics application by using dimensional analysis and similitude.
  • Students can learn how to set up and conduct hydraulic model studies by using hydraulic similitude principles in in pipe flow and hydraulic structures
Course Content Fundamental principles of dimensional analysis, dimensional homogeneity, Buckingham ?-theorem, complete set of dimensionless products in fluid mechanics, geometric, kinematic, dynamic similarities, complete and incomplete similarities, distorted modeling, modeling of closed-conduit and free surface flows.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction : Principles of the theory of dimensions Chapter 1
2 Dimensional Analysis: Fundamental Principles of Dimensional Analysis Chapter 2
3 Dimensional Analysis: Fundamental Principles of Dimensional Analysis Chapter 2
4 Dimensional Analysis: Fundamental Principles of Dimensional Analysis Chapter 2
5 Dimensional Analysis: Dimensions and Units, Dimensional Homogeneity, Buckingham pi-theorem Chapter 3
6 Dimensional Analysis: Dimensions and Units, Dimensional Homogeneity, Buckingham pi-theorem Chapter 3
7 Hydraulic Similarity and Similitude : Complete set of dimensionless Products in fluid mechanics applications Chapter 4
8 Hydraulic Similarity and Similitude : Complete set of dimensionless Products in fluid mechanics applications Chapter 4
9 Hydraulic Similarity and Similitude : Complete set of dimensionless Products in fluid mechanics applications Chapter 4
10 Similarity and Similitude: Geometric, kinematic, dynamic, complete and incomplete similarities Chapter 5
11 Similarity and Similitude: Geometric, kinematic, dynamic, complete and incomplete similarities Chapter 5
12 Hydraulic Model Studies : Modelling of closed conduit and free surface flows Chapter 6
13 Hydraulic Model Studies : Modelling of closed conduit and free surface flows Chapter 6
14 Model Studies: Distorted river and channel modelling Chapter 6
15 Model Studies: Distorted river and channel modelling Chapter 6
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Hydraulic Modelling and Similitude, Lecture Notes, Darama, Y. Atılım University, Civil Engineering Department, 2016.
Other Sources 2. Theory of Hydraulic Models, Yalin, M.S., Mac Millan Press, London, U.K., 1971Fluid
3. Mechanics, Streeter, V.L., E. Benjamin Wylie, McGraw-Hills Inc, New York, 1978
4. Mechanics of Fluids, Potter, C.M., Wiggert D.C., Ramadan B.H., fourth SI. Edition, Global Engineering Publication, U.S.A,

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work 1 1
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 8 101
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Attains knowledge through wide and in-depth investigations his/her field and surveys, evaluates, interprets, and applies the knowledge thus acquired.
2 Has a critical and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary engineering techniques and methods of application.
3 By using unfamiliar, ambiguous, or incompletely defined data, completes and utilizes the required knowledge by scientific methods; is able to fuse and make use of knowledge from different disciplines.
4 Has the awareness of new and emerging technologies in his/her branch of engineering profession, studies and learns these when needed.
5 Defines and formulates problems in his/her branch of engineering, develops methods of solution, and applies innovative methods of solution.
6 Devises new and/or original ideas and methods; designs complex systems and processes and proposes innovative/alternative solutions for their design.
7 Has the ability to design and conduct theoretical, experimental, and model-based investigations; is able to use judgment to solve complex problems that may be faced in this process.
8 Functions effectively as a member or as a leader in teams that may be interdisciplinary, devises approaches of solving complex situations, can work independently and can assume responsibility.
9 Has the oral and written communication skills in one foreign language at the B2 general level of European Language Portfolio.
10 Can present the progress and the results of his investigations clearly and systematically in national or international contexts both orally and in writing.
11 Knows social, environmental, health, safety, and legal dimensions of engineering applications as well as project management and business practices; and is aware of the limitations and the responsibilities these impose on engineering practices.
12 Commits to social, scientific, and professional ethics during data acquisition, interpretation, and publication as well as in all professional activities.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship 1 4 4
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 5 4 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 3 3
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 150