CE 303-Hydraulics
CE 303-Hydraulics
Course Information:
Course Contents
Introduction: Open Channel and its types (Natural, Artificial, Prismatic, Non-prismatic, Rigid,
Non-rigid channels), Types of flows in Open channels (Uniform and Non-uniform flow, Steady
and Unsteady flow, Gravity Flow, Critical flow, Subcritical and Supercritical flow), Difference
between Pipe and Open Channel flow, Chezy’s and Manning’s equations, Bazin’s and Kutter’s
equations for uniform flow, Most Economical hydraulic sections, (rectangular, triangular,
trapezoidal and circular sections) Froud number, Velocity distribution in a Channel, Slopes for
Uniform and Non-Uniform flow in open channels, Steady Flow in Open Channel: Specific energy
and critical depth, Dynamic equation of gradually varied flow, Water surface profiles and back
water curves, Humps and constrictions, Hydraulic jump, Control sections, Broad crested weirs,
Venturi flume and Standing wave Venturi flume. Discussion of Discharge curve & its
components, Discussion of Dimensionless Discharge Curve & its components, Dimensional
Analysis and Similitude: Similitude in hydraulic models, similitude requirements, geometric,
kinematics and dynamics similarities, dimensionless numbers and their significance, Releigh’s
method, Buckingham’s PI-theorem and its application, physical models, techniques and
analysis, Introduction to numerical models
Recommended Books and References
1. Linsley, R. K., J. Franzini, Water Resources Engineering, McGraw-Hill; 4th Edition (June 1,
1992).
2. David, A. Chin, Water Resources Engineering, Prentice Hall; 2nd Edition (April 13, 2006).
3. Linslay, R. K. and Joseph, B. F. Water Resources Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
4. Robert, L. D, Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications
5. Hanif, C, Open Channel Hydraulics, 2nd Edition (2008)
6. Iqbal, A, Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures, Theory, Design and Practice, 3rd Edition, 2007
Online Resources
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CE-432L: Hydraulics & Hydrology Lab
Course Information:
Course Contents
1. To study different types of flows in an open channel (uniform, non-uniform, steady unsteady,
subcritical, critical and supercritical)
2. To draw hydraulic jump in an open channel through sluice gate and calculate the associated
parameters (length, height, head loss, type)
3. To draw hydraulic jump over an obstruction/weir in an open channel and calculate the
associated parameters (length, height, head loss, type)
4. To estimate various parameters for specific energy curve for a rectangular open channel
and drawing the same
5. To draw energy and hydraulic grade lines for open channel flow
6. To develop rating curve for an open channel flow
7. To measure stream flow velocity and discharge using current meter
8. To measure stream flow velocity and discharge using float method
9. To measure stream flow using slope area method
10. To measure infiltration using double ring infiltrometer
11. To demonstrate non-recording and recording types of climate gauges
12. To estimate rainfall over a basin using Thiessen polygons and isohyets with the help of
G.I.S. tools
Online Resources
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