HYD06003 2019 Hydraulics 201
Full Title
Hydraulics 201
Transcript Title
Hydraulics 201
Code
HYD06003
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
HYD - Hydraulics/Hydrology/Hydrogeol
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
John Casserly
Programme Membership
SG_ECVIL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECVIL_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECIVI_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering
SG_ECVIL_B07 202000 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering in Civil Engineering
Description
The student will be able to define and manipulate the theoretical concepts which underlie basic fluid properties.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Define and manipulate the theoretical concepts which underlie basic fluid properties
2.
Define , quantify and formulate the concepts of pressure, hydrostatic and buoyancy. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.
3.
Define ,quantify and formulate the concepts of fluid flow using the principles defined in the basic flow equations. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.
4.
Uses standard hydraulic engineering equipment to perform experiments in teams, observe and record data and experimental evidence.
5.
Compile and report in a clear concise manner the findings and results of laboratory experiment.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures and Practicals
Module Assessment Strategies
Practicals, Assessment and Final Exam
Repeat Assessments
Resubmit Practical
Resit Exam
Indicative Syllabus
- Fluid properties, compressible and incompressible fluids, viscosity and oiled bearings, stokes falling sphere viscometer, rotating spring viscometer
- Principles of compressibility and pressure, fluid pressure measurement, differential manometers, hydrostatics, forces and moments on submerged surfaces. Water retention structures
- Buoyancy forces and Archimedes principle, definition of centre of buoyancy and stability of floating bodies, angle of tilt, time of oscillation, stability of vessels and pontoons containing liquid
- Energy & head, fluid flow, continuity equations, Bernoulli's theorem, Torricelli's theorem. Venturi meter, orifice and pitot devices, hydraulic grade line, hydraulic gradient, piezometric head. Manipulation of the energy equation. Introduction to Siphons.
Indicative Practicals/Projects
- Determine the Centre of Pressure of and Immersed Plane.
- Determine the Centre of Buoyancy, Centre of Gravity and Metacentric Heigh of a floating object.
- Determine the viscosity of three different oils using Stokes Law.
- Observer laminar and turbulent flow in a closed conduit and estimate Reynolds Number for each flow condition.
- Determine the pressure difference in a pipeline using piezometers and manometers.
- Determine the coefficient of discharge of a Venturi Meter and Orifice Plate.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 8 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Practical Evaluation | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | Week 15 | 4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 60 % | Week 15 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Practical / Laboratory | Engineering Laboratory | Practical | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2001 Understanding Hydraulics Palgrave MacMillan
ISBN 0333779061 ISBN-13 9780333779064
2001 Understanding Hydraulics Palgrave MacMillan
ISBN 0333779061 ISBN-13 9780333779064
Covering the full range of material needed by civil engineering students in their study of hydraulics, this new edition includes hydraulic structures and an introduction to hydrology. Self-test questions, with answers, are included.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
|
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
|
Hamill .L |
Understanding Hydraulics |
Macmillan |
2002 |
|
Douglas J.F and R.D. Matthews |
Solving Problems in: Fluid Mechanics Volume 1. |
Pearson /Prentice Hall |
1996 |
Journal Resources
None
URL Resources
None
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None