CE458 DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
| Course Code: | 5620458 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. METE KÖKEN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the students are expected
To broaden the horizon of the students in the field of hydraulic engineering
To increase ability to apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in the field fo hydraulic engineering
To increase the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems in a systematic way.
To increase the innovative capability and creativity of students
To increase the ability of students to implement their theoretical knowledge
To increase their ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
To increase their decision-making skills.
To enhance their design skills
To inform students about engineering ethics and professional responsibility
To increase report writing skills
To increase awareness of students about cost, time and quality issues in construction
To enhance awareness of students about the impact of engineering projects in a global and societal context (social, economic, legal and/or environmental implications)
Course Content
Dam design concepts. Design of overflow and outlet structures, frontal overflow, side channel, morning glory overfall, siphon, free fall, chute, cascade spillway. Design of dissipation structures, hydraullic jump and stilling basin, drop structures and plunge pools, trajectory basins. Design of bottom outlets, gate types, hydraulics of high head gates, air entrainment, cavitation. Design of intake structures, hydraulic losses, vortex formation, hydraulic loadings, control gates and valves, penstock.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify important flow features and dam components
- Design various diversion structures.
- Design bottom outlets
- Design spillways
- Design outlet structures
- Design stilling basins
- Design intake structures
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||