UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

College of Engineering Education

Civil Engineering Program

Physically Distanced but Academically Engaged

Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for

Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Course/Subject: BCE 314L: HYDRAULICS

Name of Teacher: Engr. ABO YASSER L. MANALINDO

THIS SIM/SDL MANUAL IS A DRAFT VERSION ONLY; NOT FOR REPRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE OF ITS INTENDED USE. THIS IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE
USE OF THE STUDENTS WHO ARE OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE COURSE/SUBJECT.
EXPECT REVISIONS OF THE MANUAL.
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Course Outline: BCE314L – Hydraulics

Course Coordinator: Abo Yasser L. Manalindo, RCE, RMP

Email: amanalindo@umindanao.edu.ph
Student Consultation: By appointment
Mobile: -
Phone: Office Contact No. 2961084 local 133.
Effectivity Date: August 17,2020
Mode of Delivery: Blended (On-line with face to face or virtual sessions)
Time Frame: 216 hours
Student Workload: Expected Self-Directed Learning
Pre-requisite: BCE 222
Co-requisite: None
Credit: 4.0 units lecture, 1.0 unit dry laboratory
Attendance Requirements: A minimum of 95% attendance is required at all
scheduled Virtual or face-to-face sessions

Course Outline Policy

Areas of Concern Details

Contact and Non-contact Hours
Assessment Task Submission
This 4-unit course self-instructional manual is designed
for blended learning mode of instructional delivery
with scheduled face to face or virtual sessions. The
expected number of hours will be 108 including the
face-to-face or virtual sessions. The face-to-face
sessions shall include the summative assessment tasks
(exams) since this course is crucial in the licensure
examination for civil engineers.
Submission of assessment tasks shall be on 3rd, 5th, 7th
and 9th week of the term. The assessment paper shall be
attached with a cover page indicating the title of the
assessment task (if the task is performance), the name
of the course coordinator, date of submission and name
of the student. The document should be emailed to the
course coordinator. It is also expected that you already
paid your tuition and other fees before the submission
of the assessment task.

If the assessment task is done in real time through the

features in the Blackboard Learning Management
System, the schedule shall be arranged ahead of time by
the course coordinator.

Since this course is included in the licensure

examination for civil engineers, you will be required to
take the Multiple-Choice Question exam inside the
University. This should be scheduled ahead of time by

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your course coordinator. This is non-negotiable for all

licensure-based programs.
Turnitin Submission To ensure honesty and authenticity, all assessment
(if necessary) tasks are required to be submitted through Turnitin
with a maximum similarity index of 30% allowed. This
means that if your paper goes beyond 30%, the students
will either opt to redo her/his paper or explain in
writing addressed to the course coordinator the
reasons for the similarity. In addition, if the paper has
reached more than 30% similarity index, the student
may be called for a disciplinary action in accordance
with the University’s OPM on Intellectual and Academic
Honesty.

Please note that academic dishonesty such as cheating

and commissioning other students or people to
complete the task for you have severe punishments
(reprimand, warning, expulsion).
Penalties for Late The score for an assessment item submitted after the
Assignments/Assessments designated time on the due date, without an approved
extension of time, will be reduced by 5% of the possible
maximum score for that assessment item for each day
or part day that the assessment item is late.

However, if the late submission of assessment paper

has a valid reason, a letter of explanation should be
submitted and approved by the course coordinator. If
necessary, you will also be required to present/attach
evidences.
Return of Assignments/ Assessment tasks will be returned to you two (2) weeks
Assessments after the submission. This will be returned by email or
via Blackboard portal.

For group assessment tasks, the course coordinator will

require some or few of the students for online or virtual
sessions to ask clarificatory questions to validate the
originality of the assessment task submitted and to
ensure that all the group members are involved.
Assignment Resubmission You should request in writing addressed to the course
coordinator his/her intention to resubmit an
assessment task. The resubmission is premised on the
student’s failure to comply with the similarity index and
other reasonable grounds such as academic literacy
standards or other reasonable circumstances e.g.
illness, accidents financial constraints.
Re-marking of Assessment You should request in writing addressed to the program
Papers and Appeal coordinator your intention to appeal or contest the
score given to an assessment task. The letter should
explicitly explain the reasons/points to contest the
grade. The program coordinator shall communicate
with the students on the approval and disapproval of
the request.

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Grading System
Referencing Style
Student Communication
Contact Details of the Dean
Contact Details of the Program
Head
Students with Special Needs
Help Desk Contact
Library Contact
College of Engineering Education
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If disapproved by the course coordinator, you can
elevate your case to the program head or the dean with
the original letter of request. The final decision will
come from the dean of the college.
All culled from BlackBoard sessions and traditional
contact
Course discussions/exercises – 30%
1st formative assessment – 10%
2nd formative assessment – 10%
3rd formative assessment – 10%
All culled from on-campus/onsite sessions (TBA):
Final exam – 40%
Submission of the final grades shall follow the usual
University system and procedures.
IEEE
You are required to create a umindanao email account
which is a requirement to access the BlackBoard
portal.
Then, the course coordinator shall enroll the
students to have access to the materials and resources
of the course. All communication formats: chat,
submission of assessment tasks, requests etc. shall be
through the portal and other university recognized
platforms.
You can also meet the course coordinator in person
through the scheduled face to face sessions to raise
your issues and concerns.
For students who have not created their student email,
please contact the course coordinator or program
head.
Dr. Charlito L. Cañesares
Email: clcanesares@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: (082) 296-1084 or 300-5456 loc. 133
Engr. Showna Lee T. Sales
Email: ssales@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: (082) 296-1084 or 300-5456 loc. 133
Students with special needs shall communicate with the
course coordinator about the nature of his or her
special needs. Depending on the nature of the need, the
course coordinator with the approval of the program
coordinator may provide alternative assessment tasks
or extension of the deadline of submission of
assessment tasks. However, the alternative assessment
tasks should still be in the service of achieving the
desired course learning outcomes.
Jessica Dagohoy
Email: cee@umindanao.edu.ph
Tel: 082-2272902
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Brigida E. Bacani
Email: library@umindanao.edu.ph
09513766681

Ronadora E. Deala, RPsy, RPm, RGC, LPT

Email: ronadora_deala@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: 09212122846

Silvino P. Josol
Email: gstcmain@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: 09060757721

Course Information- see/download course syllabus in the BlackBoard LMS

CC’s Voice: Hello future engineer! Welcome to this course BCE 312L: Hydraulics
By now, I am confident that you really wanted to become an engineer…

CO: Upon completion of the course, you are expected to:

CO 1: Demonstrate the different liquid properties that are involved in the

determination of pressure, forces and flow.
CO 2: Apply the continuity equation with reference to the conservation of mass,
energy equation with reference to the Euler equation, and Momentum equation
with reference to the 2nd Law of Newton on motion.
CO 3: Perform calculations related to (2.a) fluid pressure and forces with the
liquid is at rest, (2.b) flow velocity, flow rate, pressure, and forces when liquid is
flowing in pipes and open channels, (2.c) flow velocity and flow rates in
conjunction with different flow measuring devices.
CO 4: Design laboratory experimental procedure, perform the procedure, and
interpret the result.

Let us begin!

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Big Picture

Week 8-9: Unit Learning Outcomes-Unit 4 (ULO-4): At the end of the unit, you are expected to

a. Calculate pressure and other related parameters within a liquid subjected

to a constant acceleration, and to a steady rotation about a fixed axis.

Big Picture in Focus: ULO-4a. Calculate pressure and other related parameters
within a liquid subjected to a rigid body acceleration, and to a rigid body
rotation about a fixed axis.

Metalanguage

The most essential terms below are defined for you to have a better understanding of this
section in the course

1. Rigid body motion. All lines on a rigid body have the same angular velocity and the same
angular acceleration. There is no shear stress in fluids that move with
rigid body motion or with rigid-body rotation.

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Essential Knowledge

In this section we will discuss both horizontal and vertical constant accelerated motion of a
container of liquid and we will study how the pressure varies within the liquid for these two
motions.

A. Constant Translational Acceleration of a Liquid

If the container of liquid n Fig. a has a .constant velocitythen the surface of the liquid will
remain horizontal since equilibrium oocurs. As a result; the pressure exerted
on the walls of tbe container can be determined in the usual manner using
𝑃 = 𝛾ℎ. If the container undergoes a constant acceleration, however then the liquid surface
will begin to rotate clockwise about the center of the container and eventually maintain a fixed
tilted position, 𝜃.

In Fig.b. After this adjustment, allthe liquid will behave as though it were a solid. No shear
stress will be developed between layers oI the liquid since there is no relative motion between
the layers. A force analysis using a free body diagram of vertical and horizontal differential
elements of the liquid win now be considered to study the effects of this motion.

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B. Steady Rotation of a Liquid

If a liquid is placed into a cylindrical container that rotates at a constant angular velocity, Fig.
a, the shear stress developed within the liquid and will begin to cause the liquid to rotate with
the container. Eventually, no re;ative motion within the liquid will occur and the system will
then rotate as a solid body. When this happens, the velocity of each fluid particle will depend
on its distance from the axis of rotation. Those particlies that are closer to the axis will move
slower than those farther away. This motion will cause the liquid surface to form the shape of
a forced vortex.

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SUGGESTED PROBLEMS:

Example 4a.1. The truck carries an open container of water as shown. If it has a constant
acceleration 2 m/s^2, determine the angle of inclination of the surface of the water and the
pressure at the bottom corners A and B.

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Solution:

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Example 4a.2. The barrel of oil rests on the

surface of the scissors lift. Determine the
maximum pressure developed in the oil if the lift
is moving upward with (a) a constant velocity
of 4 𝑚/𝑠, and (b) a constant acceleration of
2 𝑚/𝑠 2 . Take 𝜌𝑜𝑖𝑙 = 900 𝑘𝑔/𝑚3. The top of the
barrel is open to the atmosphere.

Solution:

Example 4a.3. The open railcar is used to transport water up the 20° incline. When the car is
at rest, the water level is as shown. Determine the maximum deceleration the car can
have when it is pulled up the incline so that no water will spill out.

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Solution:

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Example 4a.4. The beaker is filled to a height of h = 0.1 m with kerosene and place on the
platform. What is the maximum angular velocity 𝜔 it can have so that no kerosene spills out
of the beaker?

Solution:

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Example 4a.5. The beaker is filled to a height of h = 0.1 m with kerosene and placed on the
platform. To what height h = h does the kerosene rise against the wall of the beaker when the
platform has an angular velocity of 𝜔 = 15 𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑠?

Solution:

Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you further
understand the lesson:

Munson, B. (2013). Fluid Mechanics. 7th Ed. Hoboken, NJ; Wiley

Fox, R. (2012). Fluid Mechanics. 8th Ed. Hoboken NJ: Wiley & Sons

Giles, Ranals: et. al. (2014). Schaum’s outlines fluid mechanics and hydraulics. 4th Ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education

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Let’s Check

Now that you know the most essential concepts of rigid body motion. Let us try to check your
understanding of these theories.

Activity 4a.1: Relative Equilibrium of Fluids

Instructions:
- Assume standard values of any fluid property unless stated.
- Show all work for maximum credit.
- Highlight/Box your final answer.

Assessment Task: Problem Solving

1. An open container of oil rests on the flatbed of a truck that is traveling along a horizontal road
at 55 mi/hr. As the truck slows uniformly to a complete stop in 5 s, what will be the slope of the
oil surface during the period of constant deceleration?

2. A 5-gal, cylindrical open container with a bottom area of 120 𝑚2 is filled with glycerin and
rests on the floor of an elevator.(a) Determine the fluid pressure at the bottom of the container
when the elevator has an upward acceleration of 3 𝑓𝑡/𝑠 2 (b) What resultant force does the
container exert on the floor of the elevator during this acceleration? The weight of the container
is negligible.

3. An open rectangular tank 1 m wide and 2 m long contains gasoline to a depth of 1 m. If the
height of the tank sides is 1.5 m, what is the maximum horizontal acceleration (along the long
axis ofthe tank) that can develop before the gasoline would begin to spill?

4. An open, 2-ft-diameter tank contains water to a depth of 3 ft when at rest. If the tank is rotated
about its vertical axis with an angular velocity of 180 rev/min, what is the minimum height of
the tank walls to prevent water from spilling over the sides?

5. An open 1-m-diameter tank contains water at a depth of 0.7 m when at rest. As the tank is
rotated about its vertical axis the center of the fluid surface is depressed. At what angular
velocity will the bottom of the tank first be exposed? No water is spilled from the tank.

Let’s Analyze

You are challenged once again to analyze different cases of rigid body translation and rotation.

Instructions:
- Apply principles and derived formulas of rigid body motion as well as other related laws of
physics (motion)
- Unless specific values of required fluid properties are given in the statement of the problem,
use standard values.
-Show all work for maximum credit
-Box/Highlight your final answer

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Note: a. Problems that are indicated with (##) refers to your last two digit school id number.
Example: 380625; last two digit is 25
b. Problems that are indicated with (*) refers to your first digit school id number.
Example: 380625; first digit is 3

Assessment Task: Problem Solving

1. A tank 2.* meter wide, 4.* m long and 1.## m high is two-thirds deep of water. It is
accelerated horizontally to the right parallel to the longest sides at the rate of 1.* m/s^2

a. Determine the depths at the front and rear sides in meters.

b. What is the maximum acceleration tolerable without spilling any liquid in m/s^2?
c. If accelerated horizontally at the rate of 4 m/s^2, determine the volume of water spilled in
liters?
d. How much water is spilled when accelerated at the rate of 5.4 m/s^2 in liters?
e. Determine the acceleration of the tank when the water surface exactly intersects at the
bottom edge of the front side in m/s^2.

2. A cubical box 1 meter on an edge, open at the top and half filled with water is placed on an
inclined plane making a 30 degree angle with the horizontal. The box has a gravity force of
5##N and has a coefficient of friction with the plane of 0.3*.

Determine 𝑎𝐻 , 𝑎𝑉 (𝑚/𝑠 2 )𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝜃(𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑠)

3. An open cylindrical tank one meter in diameter and 2.## m high is three-fifths full of
water. If the tank is rotated about its vertical axis, what speed should it have in rpm so that the
water

a.) could just reach the rim of the tank

b.) the depth of water is zero
c.) there is no water at the bottom within 20 cm from the vertical axis

4. An open cylindrical 1.2 meter in diameter and 2.1 meter high contains water to a depth of
1.50 m. Determine the following

a.) the maximum rotational speed w/o spilling any water

b.) the rotational speed if 20% of its original content will be spilled
c.) the amount of water retained in liters when rotated about its vertical axis through 180
rpm.

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In a NutShell

The following checklist provides a study guide for this unit.

- Even though a fluid may be in motion, if it moves as a rigid body there will be no shearing
stresses present.
- There is no shear stress in fluids that move with rigidbody motion or with rigid-body
rotation.
- The pressure distribution in a fluid mass that is accelerating along a straight path is not
hydrostatic.
- A fluid contained in a tank that is rotating with a constant angular velocity about an axis
will rotate as a rigid body.
- The free surface in a rotating liquid is curved rather than flat.

Activity 3a.3: How Stuff Works: Rigid Body Motion (Translation and Rotation)

Instructions:
- Assume standard values of any fluid property unless stated.
- Show all work for maximum credit.
- Highlight/Box your final answer.

Assessment Task: Open-ended Problem

- Provide necessary data. There is no unique answer to the problem.

1. Obtain a photograph/image of a situation in which the pressure variation in a fluid with

rigid-body motion is involved. Print this photo and write a brief paragraph that describes the
situation involved.

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