CIV4265

Hydraulic engineering

(ENG)

R J Keller

5 points + 26 lectures, 13 tutorials and 12 laboratory classes + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: CIV3261 or CVE3111

Synopsis: Open channel flow, uniform channels, water surface profiles. Flow measurement; natural and artificial open channels, closed conduits. River routing; one and two dimensional flows. Hydraulic design; spillways, energy dissipators, culverts, pipe systems, water hammer and surge analysis. Sediment transport and river engineering. Computer methods in hydraulic engineering.

Assessment: Examinations (3 hours): 70% + Practical work/Laboratory work/Fieldwork: 30%