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Lesson Information

Course Credit	3.0
Course ECTS Credit	4.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	Teach the basic concepts of hydraulics to enable the student gain the ability to solve equations governing open channels hydraulics and closed conduit(pipe) hydraulics.
Course Content	Dimensional analysis and Pi theorem, model simulation, pressure flows, continuous and terrestrial energy losses, the solution of pipe systems, multi-chamber pipe networks, free-surface flows, cross-sectional dimensions, the most appropriate cross-section with respect to hydraulics, sudden and gradual movements, specific energy, surface jumping, change of water surface in gradually varying movements, calculation of water surface for gradually varying movements, channel controls, orifices and weirs.

The aim of the course

Teach the basic concepts of hydraulics to enable the student gain the ability to solve equations governing open channels hydraulics and closed conduit(pipe) hydraulics.

Course Content

Dimensional analysis and Pi theorem, model simulation, pressure flows, continuous and terrestrial energy losses, the solution of pipe systems, multi-chamber pipe networks, free-surface flows, cross-sectional dimensions, the most appropriate cross-section with respect to hydraulics, sudden and gradual movements, specific energy, surface jumping, change of water surface in gradually varying movements, calculation of water surface for gradually varying movements, channel controls, orifices and weirs.

Learning Outcomes

Competent knowledge of mathematics, science and technology, and civil engineering; ability to apply this knowledge to engineering solutions.
Skills to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
Ability to design a system, a component or a process in a satisfactory manner considering realistic constraints and conditions such as economics, environmental issues, social, health, politics, ethics, security and sustainability; knowledge of project management and applications of risk management.
An ability to function within disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams as well as an individual.
Skills to determine, identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply apropriate analysis and modelling methods.
Determine, if available, the proper professional computer software to be used to analyze and design civil engineering structures.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
An ability to effectively communicate in Turkish and in at least a foreign language; knowledge of a foreign language.
Knowledge of the impacts of civil engineering applications within a global and societal context; entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and awareness of sustainable development.
A recognition of the need for life-long learning; ability to reach knowledge, to follow advances in science and technology and to consistently renew oneself.
A knowledge of contemporary issues; an awareness of legal consequences of civil engineering solutions and implementations.
An ability to select, to improve and to utilize modern techniques and tools for civil engineering applications; an ability to efficiently utilize information and communication technologies.
Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew itself.
Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions.
Ability to design, conduct, collect, analyze, and interpret experiments for studying complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction to hydraulics
2	Laminar and Turbulent flows
3	Local and frcitonal losses
4	Solution for piping systems
5	Multi-chamber pipe networks
6	Free surface flows, open channel flows
7	Discrete flow characteristics in compound channels
8	Midterm exam
9	Cross-section dimensioning, the most appropriate section with respect to hydraulics, sudden and gradual changing currents
10	Gradual changes in the variable movements of water surface
11	Calculation of gradually varying water surface movement
12	Channel controls, orifaces and weirs
13	Sizing and design of open channels
14	Overall assessment

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