Urban Hydraulics (CE406) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Urban Hydraulics CE406 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE307
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Yakup DARAMA
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach the principle of hydraulic designs, to determine the quantity of water and wastewater. Design of water supply networks, including pumping stations and storage capacity. Design of sanitary and storm sewers, including appurtenances. Detention basins.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will learn fundamentals for design of water distribution systems; and sanitary and storm water collection networks.
  • Students will learn design aspects of water distribution and sanitary sewer systems
  • Students will understand the connection between design and qualitative aspects of water and sanitary sewer systems.
  • Students will explore the different methodologies used for construction of water and sanitary sewer system.
Course Content Summary of both pipe and open channel flows, municipal water demands and components, analysis and design of water supply systems, analysis and design of sewerage systems, the storm flow analysis and design of elements of surface drainage systems, detention ponds.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Hydraulic Principles Chapter 1
2 Quantity of Water and Wastewater Forecasting population, fire demand, municipal water requirements, fluctuation in water use, period of design and data requirements, water losses in distribution systems, infiltration into the sewerage systems and fluctuations in waste water flow. Chapter 1
3 Sources of Water Supply and Their Qualities:Availably of fresh water, rivers and lakes, groundwater, principal characteristics of water, drinking water quality requirements, impurities of water Chapter 2
4 Water Treatment Methods Physical treatment methods, chemical treatment methods, biological treatment methods, chlorine in water , algae control, aeration, removal of iron and manganese, water softening Chapter 3
5 Elements of Municipal Water Supply Systems: Distribution reservoirs, distribution systems and pipelines, pumps and valves, system capacity and pressure, hydrants, house connection and flow measuring device Chapter 3
6 Design of Water Transmission and Water Distribution Systems: Hydraulics of pipelines with and without pumps, method of network analysis (Hardy-Cross method, methof of equivalent pipe approach, digital computer analysis) selection of pipeline route in plan and profile, pipe diameters in the system, water hammer, flow and pressure control devices Chapter 3
7 Wastewater Collection and Removal Hydraulics of sewer gravity pipelines, wastewater systems, design of sanitary sewer systems, construction detail of sewers and appurtenances Chapter 4
8 Storm Water Collection: Urban climate and design storm, peak flow determination, storm water collection systems, flood routing through a detention pond, increased infiltration, design of separate systems. Chapter 4
9 Design of Water Transmission and Water Distribution Systems: Hydraulics of pipelines with and without pumps, method of network analysis (Hardy-Cross method, methof of equivalent pipe approach, digital computer analysis) selection of pipeline route in plan and profile, pipe diameters in the system, water hammer, flow and pressure control devices Chapter 5
10 Design of Water Transmission and Water Distribution Systems: Hydraulics of pipelines with and without pumps, method of network analysis (Hardy-Cross method, methof of equivalent pipe approach, digital computer analysis) selection of pipeline route in plan and profile, pipe diameters in the system, water hammer, flow and pressure control devices Chapter 5
11 Wastewater Collection and Removal Hydraulics of sewer gravity pipelines, wastewater systems, design of sanitary sewer systems, construction detail of sewers and appurtenances Chapter 8
12 Wastewater Collection and Removal Hydraulics of sewer gravity pipelines, wastewater systems, design of sanitary sewer systems, construction detail of sewers and appurtenances Chapter 8
13 Storm Water Collection: Urban climate and design storm, peak flow determination, storm water collection systems, flood routing through a detention pond, increased infiltration, design of separate systems Chapter 10
14 Storm Water Collection: Urban climate and design storm, peak flow determination, storm water collection systems, flood routing through a detention pond, increased infiltration, design of separate systems Chapter 10
15 Last review
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Applied Urban Hydraulics, Ali Günyaktı, 1st Edition, 2015
Other Sources 2. Water Supply and Sewerege, T.J. McGhee, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1991

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 6 20
Homework Assignments 6 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 14 100
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 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. X
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations. X
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). X
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change.

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
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 6 4 24
Quizzes/Studio Critics 3 1 3
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 2 2
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 3 3
Total Workload 150