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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; Spring.

Grade Rule

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

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Energy & Momentum

Learning Outcome

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

Title

Pipe and Open Channel Systems

Learning Outcome

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

Title

Pumps and Turbines

Learning Outcome

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

Title

Design and evaluate common facilities

Learning Outcome

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.