2015-2016

[15CIVL10C] Hydraulics (1)

Module Code: 15CIVL10C
Title: Hydraulics (1)
Modular weight: 10
Examination weighting: 70%
Prerequisite modules: 15CIVL13C
Reassessment: No restrictions.
Internal Examiner/Module Leader: Dr. Hany Farahat
Semester taught: One
Key words: pipes, pipelines, open channels.
Date of latest revision: April 2015
Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce the fundamentals of hydraulics with particular
attention to open channel flows.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
1. explain basic hydraulic equations for pipes (closed conduit) and open channel
flow;
2. identify laminar, transition and turbulent flows with Reynolds Numbers;
3. illustrate open channel section design;
Subject-specific cognitive skills
4. derive and apply hydraulic equations to design pipe network systems and
channels;
5. explain resistance formulae and friction factors for pipe and channel flows;
Subject-specific practical skills
6. analyse the influence of friction on pipe flow by experiment;
7. design branches, junctions and ring mains for pipe networks;
8. design optimum channel cross sections;
Key/transferable skills
9. communicate effectively with colleagues and others;
10. Work as a member of a team.
Content

pipe flow;

laminar & turbulent flow;

losses in pipes & pipe networks;

open channel flow;

continuity equation;

momentum equation;

uniform flow computations;

Optimum cross section.

Methods of Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Total student effort for the module: 100 hours on average.
The BUE attendance policy applies, refer to current GAR and Student Handbook for
further details.
Teaching & Learning:
Type of
session

Number in the
Semester/s
12
8
4
12

Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Private study

Student effort
Hours per week
normally
2
1
1
5.3

Total hours
24
8
4
64

Assessment:
Assessment
Focus

Individual

Weight
%

20%

Group

10%

Individual

70%

Assessment
Type
in-class
assessments
(two pieces)
3 problems
Problem
solving /
essay type
Group
laboratory
report, (2
experiments)
Unseen
Written
Exam

ILOs
Assessed

Exam
Semester

Exam/
Written
Coursework
Length

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

S1

50 min

4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10

S1

Documents
and
discussion

1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8

S1

120 min

Feedback given to students in response to assessed work

Individual written feedback on coursework;
Feedback discussed as part of a tutorial;
Generic feedback about unseen exams on elearning web page;
Developmental feedback generated through teaching activities
Studio, laboratory or field trip interaction with tutors
Feedback on drafts / work plans;
Dialogue between students and staff in tutorials
Individual feedback provided in tutorials
Indicative Reading List

Andrew L. Simon & Scott F. Korom, "Hydraulics, 4/E", Prentice Hall, ISBN:
01322135132 (1997)
Robert J. Houghtalen, Ned H.C. Hwang & A. Osman Akan "Fundamentals of
Hydraulic Engineering Systems, 4/E", Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-507064-3 (2010)