FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 432 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Design of Hydraulic Structures
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CIVE 432
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
  CIVE 305 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim is to introduce students to fundamentals of design of hydraulic structures in civil engineering by providing them the knowledge of various types of dam.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Select hydraulic structures.
  • Comment on hydrological data in planning water resources management.
  • Discuss relevant concept and methodologies in the area of hydraulics, hydrology and geotechnical engineering.
  • Select the type of dam.
  • Define river structures.
Course Description The course plans to discuss each of the hydraulic structures in detail, with sample worked examples, the design aspects of the hydraulic structures meant for storage, diversion, conveyance and distribution of water.

 



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 Elements of dam engineering Chapter-1: 1.1-1.7; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
2 Embankment dam engineering Chapter-2: 2.1-2.5; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
3 Concrete dam engineering Chapter-3: 3.1-3.7; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
4 Energy dissipation Chapter-5: 5.1-5.5; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
5 Gates and valves Chapter-6: 6.1-6.6; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
6 Dam safety: instrumentation and surveillance Chapter-7: 7.1.1-7.5; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
7 Midterm
8 River engineering Chapter-8: 8.1-8.7; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
9 Diversion works Chapter-9: 9.1-9.3; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
10 Cross drainage and drop structures Chapter-10: 10.1-10.3; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
11 Hydroelectric power development Chapter-12: 12.1-12.12; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
12 Pumping stations Chapter-13: 13.1-13.8; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
13 Waves and offshore engineering Chapter-14: 14.1-14.7; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
14 Coastal engineering Chapter-15: 15.1-15.8; “Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007.
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Hydraulic Structures”, Novak, Pavel, A. I. B. Moffat, Chandra Nalluri, and R. Narayanan. Hydraulic structures. CRC Press, 2007, ISBN: 9780415386265.

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
-
-
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
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
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
-
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
10
10
Project
1
12
12
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
16
16
Final Exam
1
16
16
    Total
150

 

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.

X
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.

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.

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.

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