Course Description
Design methods (permissible velocity) for open channel conveyances and structures for controlling steady and unsteady flows.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will delve into the computation of gradually
varied flow using 1-D and some 2-D numerical methods. Students
will become competent in the use of software for the analysis of
unsteady flow and sediment transport in channels with bridges,
culverts, and floodplains. This familiarity will be gained via
extra homework and a project. They will also make presentations to
the undergraduates.
Athena Title
Open Channel Hydraulics
Undergraduate Prerequisite
(ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E) and (ENVE 4435/6435 or ENVE 3410)
Graduate Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students have a working understanding of continuity, energy, and momentum concepts as applied to open channels. Students can design lined channels, including optimal cross sections. Students can design unlined natural channels and grass waterways using permissible velocity method. Students can estimate the cost of alternative channel designs using hydrologic routing techniques.
Topical Outline
1. Fundamental relationships review and extension to open channels a. Hydraulic Elements b. Fluid Energy c. Momentum d. State Relations (Chezy and Manning Equation) 2. General design of channels with engineered linings using permissible velocity and tractive force methods; optimum cross sections 3. Analysis of natural channels a. Earthen, lined channels, and vegetated waterway design b. Simple sediment transport concepts 4. Hydraulic structures 5. Culvert design 6. Storage routing in channels and through structures 7. Cost assessment and alternative strategy evaluation – design project
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