CE422 DESIGN OF DIVERSION WEIRS

Course Code:5620422
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:7.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ALİ MELİH YANMAZ
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

1. to introduce the concepts of water intake from rivers,

2. to give design guidelines about Turkish and American codes,

3. to enable students to design a diversion weir.


Course Content

Planning for water resources development. Characteristics and planning of diversion weirs. Water intake from rivers. Hydraulic design of diversion weirs. Gated diversion weirs. Projects of diversion weirs.


Course Learning Outcomes

 

Students will be able to be acquinted with various types of water intake structures

Students will be able to apply previous theoretical background to the design of a diversion weir


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice