CE372 HYDROMECHANICS
| Course Code: | 5620372 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ZAFER BOZKUŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students are expected
1) to broaden their horizon in the field of hydraulics
2) to increase ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
3) to increase ability to identify, formulate and solve problems in a systematic way
4) to increase their ability to implement their knowledge
5) to enhance their design skills
Course Content
Laminar and turbulent flows. Friction factor in pipe flow. Computation of flow in single pipes: Hydraulic machinery: turbines and pumps. Pipeline systems and networks. General characteristics and classification of open channel flow: pressure and velocity distribution. Continuity equation. Energy concept. Momentum principle. Uniform flow. Rapidly varied flow gradually-varied flow. Design of nonerodible and erodible channels.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze fully developed (uniform) flow in closed conduits
- Calculate the flow in single pipes
- Identify and calculate the non-uniform flow in closed conduits
- Analyze pipeline systems and Networks
- Analyze uniform flow in open channels
- Apply specific energy and critical flow concept in open channels
- Analyze rapidly varied flow in open channels
- Apply specific force concept in open channels
- Analyze gradually varied flow in open channels
- Design open channel for uniform flow
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 | ✔ | |||