Fluid Mechanics

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. describe boundary layer theory and state its applications in pipe and open channel flows; 2. analyse and design pipe network systems; 3. explain unsteady flows in pipes and open channels; 4. analyse and design of open channel for rigid and non-rigid flows; and 5. explain the use of hydraulic structures.

Fluid Boundary Layer theory. Steady pipe flow covering minor and major energy losses in laminar and turbulent flows. Pipe systems and network analysis. Pressure transients in pipelines. Uniform open channel flow covering the design of rigid and non-rigid boundary channels. Non-uniform open channel flow including - specific energy and critical flow, transition; water surface profiles in gradually varied flow and computer applications. Unsteady open channel flows. Hydraulic structures such as weirs, culverts, overflow spillways, and energy dissipators.