Visayas State University

College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
ViSCA, Baybay City, Leyte

VISION: The premier university of science and technology in the Visayas.

MISSION: Provide excellent instruction, conduct relevant research and foster community engagement that produce highly competent graduates necessary for the development of the
country.

COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, S.Y. 2015-2016

Course Title HYDRAULICS Course Code: CEng 138

3 UNITS
Course Credit 2 units – Lecture Year Level Fourth Year (4th Year)
1 unit - Laboratory
Prerequisite ESci 134 – Fluid Mechanics Course Calendar First Semester

The course deals with the analysis and hydraulic design of systems such as reservoirs dams, spillways, gates,
Course Description open channels, pipe networks, pumps and turbines; sediment transport in rivers and reservoirs, computer
hydraulic modeling.
Program Outcomes/ Major Competencies (PO):

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program must attain:

a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and engineering sciences to solve engineering problems.
b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret the data.
c. Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
 environmental, social political, ethical, health & safety.
d. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams and multi-cultural teams.
e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
f. Understanding of the effects and impact of civil engineering projects on nature and society, and of the civil engineers’ social and
ethical responsibilities.
g. Specialized engineering knowledge in each applicable field, and the ability to apply such knowledge to provide solutions to
actual problems.
h. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using the English language.
i. Ability to engage in life-long learning and acceptance of the need to keep current of the development in the specific field of
specialization.
j. Ability to use appropriate techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of civil engineering.
k. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
l. Apply engineering management principles to projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

COURSE ORGANIZATION

CO Teaching and Evaluation/ Reference

Time
Hours Specific Objectives Code Content Learning Assessment s and
Frame Link Strategies Tool Materials

Week  Define and discuss the 1. Fundamentals of Fluid Flows  Lecture  Quiz
1-2 10 different types of fluid flows
with the application of the 1.1 Introduction (Fluid Flows)  Class  Exercises
basic principles of fluid flow 1.2 The Application of Conservation Discussion
concepts of Mass  Problem
 Identify and discuss some 1.2.1 Continuity Equation  Powerpoint Sets
applications of Presentation
Conservation of Mass, Discharge/ Flow rates
Bernoulli and Energy 1.3 Bernoulli and Energy Equation  Assessment
Equation and Linear
 Momentum Equation 1.3.1 Bernoulli’s Energy
 Relate Bernoulli’s Energy Theorem  Laboratory
Theorem in the analysis 1.3.2 Energy and Head Exercise/Plates
and numerical 1.3.3 Power and Efficiency
computations of fluid flow Pumps and Turbines
system with the application 1.3.4 Energy Grade Line (EGL)
of the conservation of mass & Hydraulic Grade
 Compute the power and Line(HGL)
efficiency of pumps and 1.4 Linear Momentum Equation and
turbines and to construct Correction Factor
graphically the EGL and
HGL within a fluid flow
system
Week  Define and classify devices 2. Fluid Flow Measurements  Lecture  Quiz
3-4 10 employed in measuring
fluid flows and its device 2.1 Device Coefficients  Class  Exercises
coefficients (orifice, venture Discussion
meter, nozzle, Pitot tube, 2.2 Fluid Flow Measuring Devices  Problem
tubes) Sets
 Identify and relate the 2.2.1 Orifice  Group  Long Exam
different device coefficients Works/Exercis
utilizing Bernoulli’s Energy 2.2.2 Venturi Meter es
Theorem in the application 2.2.3 Nozzle
problems of fluid flow  Laboratory
measurements 2.2.4 Pitot tube Exercise/Plates
 Analyze and apply 2.2.5 Tubes
continuity equations and
energy theorem in
computing fluid flows in 2.3 Head Lost
different fluid flow
measuring device
 Apply principles in head
lost and its mathematical
relation to different flow
measurement devices
Week  Define unsteady flow and 3. Continuation.  Lecture  Quiz
5-6 10 apply fluid flow concepts in Fluid Flow Measurements.
solving problems involving  Class  Exercises
unsteady flow 3.1 Unsteady Flow Discussion
 Apply fluid flow concepts in  Long Exam
the derivation of formulas 3.2 Weirs  Powerpoint
employed in the Presentation
computation of weir
problems 3.2.1 Types of weirs  Video
 Identify and classify the 3.2.2 Standard Weir Presentation
different types of weirs
employed to measure fluid Standard Weir Factors  Laboratory
flows  Francis, Exercise/Plates
 Analyze and integrate  Rehbock and Chow,
standard weir factors in  Bazin
solving weir problems weirs
and unsteady flow weirs 3.2.3Unsteady flow weir
with variable heads
Week  Define and discuss the 4. Fluid Flow in Pipes  Lecture  Quiz
7-8 10 different terms and types of
fluid flows in a pipe 4.1 Types of Fluid Flow in Pipes  Class  Exercises
 Define the concept and Discussion
4.2 Velocity Distribution in Pipes
illustrate the velocity  Problem
distribution profile of a pipe 4.3 Shearing stress in pipe  Powerpoint Sets
depending upon the type of Presentation
4.4 Head losses in pipe
flow occurring and to  Midterm
compute for the velocity 4.4.1 Major Head Loss
 Laboratory Exam
using pipe parameters and 4.4.2 Minor Head Loss Exercise/Plates
fluid properties
 Classify the head losses 4.5 Pipes discharging from a
occurring in a pipe system Reservoir
 Identify and analyze
problems involving pipe in 4.6 Pipes Connecting Two Reservoir
series and pipes in parallel 4.7 Pipes in Series
  Compute for the flow rates, 4.8 Pipes in Parallel
velocity and the head losses 4.9 Equivalent pipes
occurring in a pipe system
 Identify and analyze 4.10 Reservoir problems
reservoir problems and be 4.11 Pipe network
able to solve unknown
parameters using the
continuity equation
 Analyze and compute
numerical values involving
pipe networks
Week  Discuss the basic concepts 5. Pump-Pipeline System Analysis  Lecture  Quiz
9-10 10 and principles in pump- and Design
pipeline system analysis  Class  Exercises
and design 5.1 Multiple Pump System Discussion
 Analyze and compute  Reporting
5.2 Pump Operations
problems involving multiple  Video
pump system, pump 5.3 Suction Lift Presentation
operations, and suction lifts
5.4 Hydraulic Gradient of Pump-
 Interpret computed values  Laboratory
in a multiple pump-pipeline Pipeline system Exercise/Plates
system analysis using a
hydraulic gradient

Week  Discuss the basic concepts 6. Open Channels – Uniform Flow  Lecture  Quiz
11-12 10 and principles involving
steady flow in open 6.1 Specific Energy  Class  Exercises
channels relating to Discussion
uniform flow resistance 6.2 Channel Roughness Coefficients
 Long Exam
including channel sections 6.3 Boundary Shear stress  Powerpoint
and design and the Presentation
channels roughness 6.4 Most Efficient Sections
coefficients 6.5 Open Channel Sections  Assessment
 Identify and compute the
6.6 Velocity Distribution in an Open
most efficient sections to be
 employed within a flow Channel  Laboratory
system Exercise/Plates
6.7 Alternate stages of flow
 Design an efficient section
of an open channel in field 6.7.1 Froude Number
applications 6.7.2 Critical Depth
 Compute numerical values
in problem involving open 6.8 Hydraulic Jump
channel of uniform steady
flow
 Compute and analyze
various stages of flow in an
open channel using Froude
number
 Apply concepts of steady,
rapidly or gradually varied
channel flow-energy
principles including the
momentum equation and
the hydraulic jump

Week  Apply concepts of steady, 7. Open Channels – Non-Uniform  Lecture  Quiz

13-14 10 rapidly or gradually varied Flow
channel flow-energy  Class  Exercises
principles including the 7.1 Hydraulic Jump Discussion
momentum equation and
 Problem
the hydraulic jump 7.2 Flow around channel Bends  Powerpoint
 Discuss concepts of surges Presentation Sets
in open channels including
the upstream and  Laboratory
downstream positive surge Exercise/Plates
and negative surge waves
and dam break
 Analyze and compute
numerical values on
problems involving non-
 uniform flow open channels
Week  Define and explain the 8. Hydrodynamics  Lecture  Quiz
15-16 Newton’s law of Motion as
the basic 8.1 Introduction  Class  Exercises
principles of Discussion
Hydrodynamics 8.2 Force against Fixed Flat Plates
 Long Exam
 Analyze and compute for 8.3 Force against a Fixed Curved  Powerpoint
forces exerted by a fluid Presentation
Vanes
against a fixed flat plates,
fixed curved vanes, moving 8.4 Force against moving vanes  Laboratory
vanes and closed conduits Exercise/Plates
8.5 Force developed in closed conduit
 Analyze and compute
problems involving drag 8.6 Drag and Lift
and lift and water hammer 8.7 Water Hammer
Week  Discuss the importance of 9. Dimensional Analysis, Similitude  Lecture  Quiz
17-18 dimensional analysis in the and Hydraulic Models
solution of engineering  Class  Exercises
problems involving fluid 9.1 Introduction Discussion
mechanics 9.2 Dimensions and equations  Reporting
 Use of similitude model  Powerpoint
test in predicting flow 9.3 Dimensional Analysis Presentation  Final Exam
condition in some 9.4 Similitude
engineering applications  Group works
 Analyze and compute flow 9.5 Model Studies
rate problems using model
tests and dimensional
analysis

IV. REFERENCES
1. Mays, Larry W. 2004. Water Resources Engineering, 2005 Edition. USA.
 2. Robert L. Daugherty, Joseph B. Franzini and E. John Finnemore. 2002. Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, SI Metric Edition.
USA.
3. Ray K. Linsley, Joseph B. Franzini, david L. Freyberg and David L. Tchobanoglous. 1992. Water Resources Engineering, Fourth Edition.
USA.
4. John A. Roberson, John J. Cassidy and M. Hanif Chaudhry. 1988. Hydraulic Engineering, Second Edition. USA.
5. H.W. King, J.O. Wisler and J.G. Woodburn. 1980. Hydraulics, Fifth Edition. R. E. Krieger Publishing Company.
6. C.T. Crowe, D.F. Elger, J.A.Roberson.2005.Engineering Fluid Mechanics. 8th Edition.John Wiley & Sons Inc.
7. Diego Inocencio T. Gillesania. 2003. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics. Revised Edition. Gillesania Printing Press
8. R. E. Featherstone and C. Nalluri. Civil Engineering Hydraulics. Essential Theory with Worked examples. Third Edition. Blackwell Science
Ltd. USA

V. COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

1. Apply the basic knowledge of mathematics and physics in the analysis and computations of flow rates within a fluid system;
2. Identify and formulate correct solutions in solving fluid flow problems.
3. Identify the importance and the use of hydraulic structures in actual field operations.
4. Illustrate and interpret computed numerical values obtained through a graphical representations;
5. Gain contextual knowledge useful in studying water resources engineering, a specialized field in civil engineering;
6. Develop confidence in identifying and solving problems related to hydraulics.

VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. The students are expected to attend the class regularly.

2. Computation of grades will be based on individual works.
3. The students must take the quizzes and the exams (midterm and post-midterm) given during the semester as part of the students
evaluation of the course.
4. The student must pass and comply problem sets, and laboratory exercises/reports and must meet deadlines.
5. Student must participate in group works, laboratory exercises, reporting and other course activities.
VII. GRADING SYSTEM

Cumulative Grading system composed of 60% lecture and 40% laboratory.

Final Grade = 50 % of Midterm Rating + 50 % of Post-Midterm Rating
PASSING RATE is 60%.