Course Overview
This course presents fundamental concepts required for the analysis and design of open channel systems with steady flow. Topics include normal flow (the Manning Equation), energy principles, varied flow profiles, control structures, and storage routing. Practical applications of the material include natural and man-made channels, chokes, culverts, and detention ponds.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Determine the stage-discharge relationship for a variety of flow control structures.
- Route a hydrograph through a storage facility such as a detention pond.
- Apply the fundamentals of open channel flow analysis to a natural or man-made channel to determine capacity and water level for steady flow along the channel.
- Assess the potential for erosion or deposition in a channel.
- Perform a hydraulic analysis for a culvert.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
Open Channel Hydraulics (CIVL 3060) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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