CE 4253 Hydraulic Systems

3 Credits

The application of basic principles of fluid mechanics and water resources in hydraulic engineering and design. Topics covered include: laminar and turbulent flow; boundary layer characteristics; subcritical and super critical flow; applications to pipe and open channel flow; pipe networks; hydraulic machinery and structures; river and canal systems and flood plains; safety; and reliability issues.

Prerequisite(s): CE 3243 or equivalent.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0