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CE 433

Hydraulic Engineering

Civil and Construction Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Application of fluid mechanics principles to analysis and design of hydraulic structures and systems.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

1. (1) Energy & Momentum

Learning Outcome

<p>Apply energy and momentum principles to fluid flow situations, and be able to solve problems for forces in static and moving fluids.</p>

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2. (2) Pipe and Open Channel Systems

Learning Outcome

<p>Apply standard energy approaches and formulas, and be able to solve for and design pressure pipe and open channel systems.</p>

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3. Pumps and Turbines

Learning Outcome

<p>Understand the basic elements of pump and turbine flow, and be able to analyze and select the pump needed for pressurizing situations.</p>

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4. Design and evaluate common facilities

Learning Outcome

<p>Generate and apply the analytical and design approaches to common water facilities such as culverts, spillways, pipe networks, sewer systems, canals, and scour and sediment transport.</p>