Fluid Mechanics (CE307) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Fluid Mechanics CE307 5. Semester 3 2 0 4 5.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE 201 Basic Mechanics I-Statics
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Experiment, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Yakup DARAMA
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meriç YILMAZ
  • Research Assistant Hüseyin ŞAHİN
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To introduce the fluids and their physical properties, calculation of pressure and hydrostatic forces on civil engineering structures; to enable the students to apply continuity, momentum and energy principles for the solution of various pipeline and open channel problems; dimensional analysis and similitude.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will identify fluid properties
  • Students will be able to calculate the hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces of civil engineering structures
  • Students will be able to classify the fluid flow
  • Students will be able to apply fundamental principles for the solution of various pipeline and open channel problems.
  • Students will solve problems in dimensional analysis and similitude.
Course Content Fluid properties, hydrostatics, kinematics, system and control volume approach, Reynolds transport theorem, principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy, pipe flow: laminar and turbulent flows, flow in smooth and rough pipes, frictional losses, minor losses, computation of flow in single pipes, simple pipe systems, turbines and pumps.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Scope of fluid mechanics, definitions, dimensions and units Course Book – Chapter 1
2 Properties of fluids, continuum concept Course Book – Chapter 1
3 Fluid statics, pressure distribution and measurement Course Book – Chapter 2
4 Hydrostatic forces on plane surfaces Course Book – Chapter 2
5 Hydrostatic forces on curved surfaces and buoyancy Course Book – Chapter 2
6 Applications in hydrostatics Course Book – Chapter 2
7 Kinematics Course Book – Chapter 3
8 System and control volume concepts and Reynolds transport theorem Course Book – Chapter 4
9 Conservation of mass principle Course Book – Chapter 4
10 Conservation of momentum principle Course Book – Chapter 4
11 Conservation of energy principle Course Book – Chapter 4
12 Applications in conservation of mass, momentum, and energy Course Book – Chapter 4
13 Applications in conservation of mass, momentum, and energy Course Book – Chapter 4
14 Dimensional analysis Course Book – Chapter 6
15 Similitude Course Book – Chapter 6
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Mechanics of Fluids, Potter M.C., Wiggert D.C., Brooks/Cole, California, 2002.
Other Sources 2. Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, B. R. Munson, D. F. Young, T. H. Okiishi, 2003 John Wiley. Eng. Dept., 2006
3. Elger, D.E., Williams, B.C., Crowe, C.T., and Roberson, J.A., Engineering Fluid Mechanics, 10th edition, SI Version, Wiley.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 3 14
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 1
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
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. X
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.
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. X
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.). X
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 3 2 6
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 2 2
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 8 16
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 138