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Fluid Mechanics (Civil) 3 (U00316)

? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 9  ? Acronym : EEL-3-CVFME

This course is intended to:develop an understanding of open channel flow hydraulics and its application to engineered channels and natural water courses; develop an understanding of pressure-pipe flow; provide an introduction to river flood flow assessment and the design of stormwater drainage systems; and provide an introduction to design aspects of drinking-water supply and sewage disposal.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : U00469 Fluid Mechanics 2

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
24/09/2007 11:10 13:00 Lecture Theatre 2, Hudson Beare Building KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- demonstrate competence in the prediction of open channel flow and the design of distribution mains and trunk mains;
- develop an understanding of the main procedures of river flood analysis;
- show competence in the design of urban drainage networks; and
- develop an awareness of the requirements for water supply and wastewater discharge.

Assessment Information

1.Group Project based on laboratory (15%), 2.Degree Examination (85%)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mr Alasdair Howie
Tel : (0131 6)50 5687
Email : a.howie@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Jin Ooi
Tel : (0131 6)50 5725
Email : J.Ooi@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://webdb.ucs.ed.ac.uk/see/VLE/index.cfm?discipline=2

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/

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