CE478 DIMEN.ANALYSIS &THEO.OF HYDRAULIC MODE
| Course Code: | 5620478 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA GÖĞÜŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is aimed to teach the students the importance of dimensional analysis with Its application to hydraulic modeling problems. The theory of hydraulic models are described with various number of examples associated with different aspects of hydraulic engineering problems.
Course Content
Introduction. Fundamental principles of dimensional analysis. Dimensions and units. General transformation of units of measurement. Dimensional homogeneity. Buckingham s theorem. Complete set of dimensionless products in fluid mechanics. Geometric, kinematic, dynamic, complete and incomplete similarities. Distorted modeling. Modeling of closed-conduit and free-surface flows. Similarity in sediment transport.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- form an equation for an asked dependent variable of a given problem statement in terms of independent parameters involved into the problem
- derive a dimensionless equation for the dependent parameter of the problem in terms of dimensionless independent parameters
- learn how physical hydraulic models of hydraulic structures are done at the laboratory
- conduct experiments at the laboratory for given flow conditions
- assest the results of experimental study using dimensionless parameters
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 | ✔ | |||