HYDRAULICS

AIM

I. To study the application of dimensional analysis to the hydraulics problems. II. To present the principles of model theory. III. To analyse the basic equations and engineering applications of closed conduit flows. IV. To present the basic equations and engineering applications of open channel flows.

CONTENT

This course contains; Dimensional analysis and Pi Theorem,Model simulation,Closed conduit flow,Head loss and Minor losses,Analysis of pipe networks,Multiple reservoir pipe networks,Open channel flow / Uniform flow,Cross section design / Best hydraulic cross section,Specific energy,Rapidly / Gradually varied flow,Hydraulic jump,Water surface profiles in gradually varied flows,Computation of water surface profiles in gradually varied flows,Channel controls / Orifices and weirs.

1. 1

   Derive mathematical relations corresponding to physical phenomena.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

2. 2

   Describe the relation between prototypes and models.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Implement the design principles of closed conduit systems.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

4. 4

   Implement the design principles of open channel flows.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Dimensional analysis and Pi Theorem

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   Model simulation

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   Closed conduit flow

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Head loss and Minor losses

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Analysis of pipe networks

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Multiple reservoir pipe networks

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   Open channel flow / Uniform flow

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   Cross section design / Best hydraulic cross section

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Specific energy

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Rapidly / Gradually varied flow

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Hydraulic jump

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    Water surface profiles in gradually varied flows

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Computation of water surface profiles in gradually varied flows

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Channel controls / Orifices and weirs

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

READING

• 1) Hidrolik, Sümer B. M., Bayazit M., Ünsal İ., Birsen Yayınevi. 2) Akışkanlar Mekaniği ve Hidrolik Problemleri, Ilgaz C., Karahan M. E., Bulu A., Çağlayan Kitabevi. 3) Civil Engineering Hydraulics, Featherstone R. E., Nalluri C., Blackwell Science. 4) Open Channel Hydraulics, Chow V. T., McGraw Hill. 5) Fluvial Hydraulics, Graf W. H., Altınakar M. S., Wiley.

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Ahmet DURAPCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Ahmet DURAP