FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 305 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Hydromechanics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CIVE 305
Fall
3
2
4
6

Prerequisites
  CIVE 208 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The objective of the course is practicing basic fluid mechanics principles, is to teach solution of various pipeline and open channel problems by using continuity, momentum and energy equations and to discuss the design of hydraulic structures.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Apply the mathematical and engineering knowledge that describing hydromechanical phenomena.
  • Interpret the results of experiments by using hydromechanical theory.
  • Explain the principles of analysis and design of pipelines.
  • Realize the analysis and design of open channel flows.
  • Analyze the systems which contain hydraulic machinery.
Course Description In this course, an overview of hydromechanics is given. The course covers the principles of pipe flow hydraulics. The solution methods of open channel flow hydraulics, water surface profiles and flow control is planned to discuss.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Review of Fluid Mechanics Laminar and turbulent flows History of Hydromechanics Chapter-1-7 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
2 Flow in closed conduits Continuity and motion equations in pipes Chapter-8 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
3 Velocity profiles at different flow regimes Energy losses in pipes Major losses in pipes Chapter-8 :Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
4 Minor losses in pipes Pipe systems Chapter-8 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
5 Flow rate and velocity measurement Chapter-8 and 14 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
6 Differential analysis of fluid flow.Naiver-Strokes equation Chapter-9-10 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
7 Midterm Exam
8 Open channel hydraulics Flow types Best hydraulic section Max. flow discharge and max. flow velocity Chapter-13 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.Chapter-3: Güney M.Ş.,Laboratuvar Uygulamalı Hidrolik DEÜ Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:322 İzmir, 2013
9 Specific energy concept in open channels Specific energy-flow depth relation Flow discharge-flow depth relation Subcritical and supercritical flow regimes Chapter-13 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
10 Computation of non-uniform flow Differential equation of water surface profile Hydraulic jump Chapter-13 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018..
11 Effect of cross-section variations on water surface profile Chapter 13: Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.Chapter-3: Güney M.Ş.,Laboratuvar Uygulamalı Hidrolik DEÜ Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:322 İzmir, 2013
12 Mathematical study of cross-section changes problems in open channels Calculation of heterogeneous channels Orifices and nozzles, gates Chapter-13 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.Chapter-3 and 4: Güney M.Ş.,Laboratuvar Uygulamalı Hidrolik DEÜ Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:322 İzmir, 2013
13 Flow control and measurement.2nd midterm exam. Chapter-13 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.Chapter-4: Güney M.Ş.,Laboratuvar Uygulamalı Hidrolik DEÜ Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:322 İzmir, 2013
14 External flow.Drag and Lift Chapter-11 : Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Çengel, Y.A., Cimbala, J.M. 2006. Fluid mechanics: Fundamentals and applications. 4rd ed. McGraw-Hill., 2018.

ISBN: 978935316 6212

 

Suggested Readings/Materials

 White, F.M.,Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill , New York , Sixth Edition., 2006, ISBN: 9780072938449

Güney M. Ş., Laboratuar Uygulamalı Hidrolik DEÜ Mühendislik Fakültesi Yayınları No:322, İzmir, 2013, ISBN: 9789754414097

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
10
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
-
-
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
10
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
-
-
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
15
30
Final Exam
1
32
32
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language;

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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