CE 391 - Water Resources Engineering I
Catalog Description
Introductory coverage of water resources engineering including fluid properties; conservation of mass, energy, and momentum; hydraulics (flow measurement, pressure pipe, and open channels); and hydrology (climate and the hydrologic cycle, water budgets, groundwater flow, and rainfall-runoff estimation).Note: this course, in combination with CE496, substitutes for 390 in the old curriculum
3 credit hours (lecture)
Prerequisites
- Engineering Fundamentals 152
- Mathematics 241
- 262 (corequisite)
Schedule
| Fall, 2009 | : | JSS |
| Spring, 2010 | : | X |
| Fall, 2010 | : | JSS |
| Spring, 2011 | : | GT |
| Fall, 2011 | : | JSS |
| Spring, 2012 | : | X |
Textbooks and Resources
Course Objective
To provide basic and practical understanding of fluid properties and of fluids (primarily liquids) at rest and in motion for (1) solving problems that civil engineers are expected to encounter in their professional careers, (2) preparing students for other related civil engineering curriculum courses which are dependent on hydraulic/fluids principles and applications, and (3) preparing students for graduate education in environmental engineering,. The course attempts to bridge theory and application, including some design opportunities, through a mixture of traditional lectures, laboratory experiences, field trip(s), speakers, and practical problems.Topics
Leatures:- Discussion of hydraulics-related opportunities and applications in civil engineering.
- Dimensions and units; approaches to problem solving; significant figures; errors.
- Properties of fluids.
- Fluid statics: forces and centers of pressure, buoyancy; pressure measurement.
- Fluid kinematics: flow classifications; conservation laws of mass, energy and momentum.
- Fluids in motion & energy concepts: applications of Bernoulli's equation; cavitation; HGL & EGL; energy gains/losses from pumps turbines, and friction losses.
- Fluid measurements: properties, velocity and discharge (including venturis, orifices & nozzle, & weirs).
- Impulse/momentum principles: reaction forces on pressure conduits, stationary vanes; jet reactions.
- Surface resistance; boundary layer theory; drag forces.
- Similitude and dimensional analysis.
- Pressure conduit/pipe flow: general pipe friction; minor losses; branching pipes; pipe netowrk solutions by Hardy-Cross method; variety of engineering applications.
- Open channel flow: uUniform & non-uniform flow; specific energy & force; critical flow; hydraulic jump analysis; and engineering design.
- Culvert Hydraulics: inlet & outlet control; design considerations
Laboratory: The laboratory provides the student with ample opportunity to apply and observe first hand the principles discussed in the classroom. Engineering reports are required for all laboratory exercises in order to help the student develop effective communication and documentation skills.
1. Graphical plotting exercise using Excel spreadsheet analysis; regression analyses; and use of Excel solver for iterative problem solving.
2. Measurement of fluid viscosity
3. Pressure gage test & calibration
4. Fluid measurement by pressure differential devices: Venturi meter calibration
5. Fluid measurement by pressure differential devices: Orifice and Nozzle;
6. Pipe Friction Test for turbulent flow
7. Minor losses: computation in turbulent flow
8. Open channel flow: steady uniform flow exercise using Manning;s equation to determine roughness coefficient; hydraulic jump demonstration
9. Open channel flow: culvert flow test
Professional Component
Prepares students for engineering practice by providing fundamental knowledge and skills in engineering problem-solving through lectures with an applied engineering focus, and by providing the prerequisite needs within the context of both analysis and design for senior-level civil engineering courses.
The course addresses the following EC 2000 professional component requirements:
· an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
· an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
· an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
· an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
· an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
· an ability to communicate effectively
· an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Relationship to Program Objectives
Complement civil engineering curriculum objectives by preparing students for both engineering practice and graduate education. The course stresses identifying, formulating & solving problems, written communication skills, interpreting data, computer applications (i.e. Excel spreadsheet analysis and graphing), appreciation for "real" problems, and the "connective" or integrative nature of civil engineering. Contributes to departmental undergraduate education objectives 1d (teaching and laboratory), 2e (science and engineering applications), 2f (consistently strong state and national FEE rankings in fluids), 3a (water resources), and 3c (strong fundamentals).Last update: Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:37 pm by acostar