Hydraulic Engineering (CE310) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Hydraulic Engineering CE310 6. Semester 3 0 0 3 5.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE307
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, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Yakup DARAMA
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To develop an understanding of the hydraulic hydraulics of close conduit and open channel by using Conservation of Momentum, Energy and Mass principles and make necessary design of pipe systems and open channel
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students can determine hydrodynamic effects of the fluid flow in hydraulic systems by using Conservation of Momentum, Energy and Mass principles.
  • Students can determine flow conditions and hydrodynamic effects in closed conduits by using Conservation of Momentum, Energy and Mass principles.
  • Due to pressure changes in pipe system, Students can determine diameter of pipes, flow velocities, discharges and head losses in pipe system.
  • Students can determine hydraulic parameters during nonuniform flow in pipe systems.
  • Students can determine hydraulic parameters for open channels design for uniform and nonuniform flows conditions in open cnannels.
Course Content Uniform flow in closed conduits, nonuniform flow in closed conduits, uniform flow in open channels, nonuniform flow in open channels, open channel design.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction : Scope of the Course and Review of Integral equations Chapter 1
2 Flows in Closed Conduits: General Characteristics of Flow in Closed Conduits: Definition of Laminar and Turbulent Flows Chapter 2.1
3 Flows in Closed Conduits: General Characteristics of Flow in Closed Conduits:Entrance region and Fully Developed Flow, Head Losses Chapter 2.2
4 Flows in Closed Conduits: Fully Developed Flow in Closed Conduits:Derivation of Darcy-Weisbach Equation Chapter 2.3
5 Flows in Closed Conduits: Fully Developed Flow in Closed Conduits:Laminar and Turbulent Flow in Pipes, Moody Chart Chapter 2.4
6 Flows in Closed Conduits: Computation of Flow in Single Pipes:Calculation of Head Loss (Type I), Calculation of Velocity and Discharge (Type II) Chapter 2.5
7 Flows in Closed Conduits: Computation of Flow in Single Pipes:Calculation of Pipe Diameter (Type III), Friction Losses for Noncircular Condiuits Chapter 2.5
8 Flows in Closed Conduits: Nonuniform Flow in Closed Conduits: Local (Minor) Losses, Flowmeters Chapter 2.6
9 Flows in Closed Conduits: Pipeline Systems Chapter 2.8
10 Open Channel Flow : General Characteristics of Open Channel Flow: Chapter 3
11 Open Channel Flow : Uniform Flow. Chapter 3.1
12 Open Channel Flow : Specific Energy Concept Chapter 3.2
13 Open Channel Flow : Rapidly Varied Flow,Specific Force Concept Chapter 3.3
14 Open Channel Flow : Gradually Varied Flow Chapter 3.4
15 Open Channel Flow : Gradually Varied Flow Chapter 3.5
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Mechanics of Fluids, Potter M.C., Wiggert D.C., Brooks/Cole, California, 2002
Other Sources 2. Lecture Notes, CE 372 Hydromechanics , METU Civil Engineering Department, 2012
3. Fluid Mechanics, Streeter, V.L., E. Benjamin Wylie, McGraw-Hills Inc, New York, 1978
4. Open Channel Hydraulics, Chow V.T., McGraw-Hills Inc.,-Kogakusha Co., Tokyo, 1959
5. Open Channel Flow, French R.H., McGraw-Hills Inc., Singapore, 1987

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 8 10
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 11 100
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. 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.
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
Quizzes/Studio Critics 4 1 4
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 8 8
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 8 8
Total Workload 138