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

Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

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
22/09/2008	11:00	13:00	Lecture Theatre C, JCMB	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	KB
Tutorial	Monday	16:10	17:00	KB
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	KB
Tutorial	Tuesday	16:10	17:00	KB

? Additional Class Information : Weeks 1 - 5 only. Labs from wks 4 - 8.

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.