HYD07011 2023 Hydraulics 302(A)

Understand the concepts of open channel flow. Analyse and solve various flow problems.

Understand the concept of pipe flow. Analyse and solve various flow problems.

Identify and understand the concept of hydraulic structures. Analyse various hydraulic structure designs.

Introduction to the concept of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Analysis engineering problems relating to same.

Compile and report in clear concise manner the findings and results of laboratory experiments and water supply/drainage design project. Use standard hydraulic engineering equipment to perform experiments in teams. Observe and record data and experimental evidence.

This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect/MS Teams or similar), labs and workshops augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student-learning needs. A learning platform such as Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). This blended approach (lectures and workshops) brings students together to facilitate group learning.

This module is 40% continuous assessment and 60% final exam.

Continuous assessments will include in-class tests / assignments and lab practicals.

Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.

LO1: Understand the concepts of open channel flow. Analyse and solve various flow problems.

• Reynold's Number
• Chezy and Manning Equations
• Channel Conveyance
• Steady Non-Uniform Flow (Rapidly and Gradually Varied Flow)
• Subcritical, Critical and Supercritical Flows
• The Hydraulic Jump
• Backwater Profile

LO2: Understand the concept of pipe flow. Analyse and solve various flow problems.

• Pipe Friction
• Partically Full Pipes
• Hydraulic Forces at Bends and Nozzles
• Distribution Systems
• Network Analysis
• Hardy-Cross Method (Loop)
• Darcy-Weisbach
• Nodal Method
• Minor Losses and Pipe Expansion
• Pipe Contraction
• Pumps / Multiple Pump Systems
• Storm Surges

LO3: Identify and understand the concept of hydraulic structures. Analyse various hydraulic structure designs.

• Dams, Spillways, Flumes, Weirs, Bridge, Piers, Culverts
• Culvert Components
• Background to Culvert Design
• Types of Culvert Flow (Inlet and Outlet Control)
• Culvert Analysis (Unsubmerged / Submerged Inlet)
• Storm Water Sewer Design
• Rational Method
• Bridge Piers (Scour)

LO4: Introduction to the concept of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Analysis engineering problems relating to same.

• Source control, site control, regional control
• Attenuation tank design
• Detention Basin Design
• Detention Ponds
• Swale design

LO5: Compile and report in clear concise manner the findings and results of laboratory experiments and water supply/drainage design project. Use standard hydraulic engineering equipment to perform experiments in teams. Observe and record data and experimental evidence.