Advanced treatment of the mechanics of open channel flow, including uniform flow, gradually varied flow, channel transitions, and unsteady flow. Independent research project.
Specific Course Objectives :
Calculate the Froude number and understand its implications on flow, energy and momentum.
Identify flow conditions that impose critical flow, conserve energy, and conserve momentum.
Employ graphical representations of energy and momentum to solve open channel flow transition problems.
Qualitatively and quantitatively determine gradually varied flow profiles.
Model unsteady flow in open channels.
Conduct and present an in-depth research project related to course concepts.