California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

CE336 Water Resources Engineering

Winter 2020
Instructor: Shikha Rahman, Ph. D., P.E.
Professor
Office: Building 13, Room 208
E-Mail: rahman@calpoly.edu
Phone: 805-756-2117

Office Hours: TR 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Others when my door is open or by appointment.

Time & Location: 42-205E (Mott Physical Educ) MW 10:10 am – 12:00 pm

Course Description: CE336 Water Resources Engineering (4) Hydraulics of pipe flow. Open
channel flow, groundwater, and hydrology.

Prerequisite: ME341 or ENVE 264 Fluid Mechanics (No Exceptions)

Textbook Recommended: Mays, L. W., Water Resources Engineering, 3rd Edition, John
Wiley and Sons (2010).
References:
 Wurbs, Ralph. A. and James, Wesley P., Water Resources Engineering, Prentice Hall, 2002.
 Chin, David A., Water Resources Engineering, Prentice Hall, 2006.
 Roberson, J. A., Cassidy, J. J., and Chaudhry, M. H., Hydraulic Engineering, John Wiley and
Sons, 1998.
 Hwang, N. H. C., and Houghtalen, R. J., Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering Systems, 3rd
edition, Prentice Hall, 1996.
 Viessman, W. and Lewis, G. L., Introduction to Hydrology, 5th edition, Prentice Hall, 2003.
 Dingman, S. L., Physical Hydrology, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
 Ponce, V. M., Engineering Hydrology: Principles and Practices, 1st edition, Prentice Hall,
1996.
 Sturm, T. W., Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 2001.
 French, R. H., Open-Channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 1985.
 Brater, E. F., King, H. W., Lindell, J. E., and Wei, C. Y., Handbook of Hydraulics, 7th
Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 1996.
 Mays, L. W., Water Resources Handbook, 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 1996.
 Crowe, C. T., Elger, D. F., and Roberson,J. A., Engineering Fluid Mechanics, 8th Edition, John
Wiley and Sons, 2007.
 Munson, B. R., Young, D. F., Okiishi, T. H., Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 5th Edition,
John Wiley and Sons, 2006.

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Course Learning Objectives:

This course is a continuation and extension of Fluid Mechanics, with a focus on engineering
applications of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering. Students will explore water resources
engineering processes in the theoretical and applied realm in the fields of closed conduit (pipe)
flow, open channel flow, surface water hydrology, and groundwater flow. Introduction to the
analysis and design of complex hydraulic and hydrologic systems will prepare interested students
for future careers in water supply, wastewater, floodplain, stormwater, and groundwater
management.

After the completion of this course the students will be able:

1. To understand the design of water resources systems utilizing the principles of the hydrology
and hydraulics. (Overall)
2. To explain the hydrologic cycle and the processes related to the cycle. (Chapter 1 & 7)
3. To analyze precipitation and stream flow data using various hydrograph approaches for
design of watershed management. (Chapter 8)
4. To solve problems related to flows in closed conduits including pipelines, pumps, and water
supply systems using the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. (Chapter 4)
5. To understand open channel flow concepts including normal and critical depths, surface
water profiles, channel design, and hydraulic jump. (Chapter 5)
6. To employ the equations of groundwater flow for applications in water well development.
(Chapter 9)

Student Conduct and Class Attendance Policy:

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND BE ON TIME. Attendance

will count toward your final grade. Late attendance will not be counted. Although arriving late for
class can occur, a habitual practice of this is not professional. You will only be given credit for
attendance in class if you are present within 5 minutes of the start of the class period. If you know
that you will be absent from class for a valid reason, obtain approval from your instructor 24 hours
before the class period. The only exception to this rule is a medical emergency.

BEFORE EACH LECTURE THE REQUIRED HANDOUTS WILL BE POSTED ON

POLYLEARN AT LEAST 2 HRS EARLIER. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PRINT AND
BRING THE HANDOUTS FOR EVERY LECTURE.

AS AN ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL, IT IS EXPECTED THAT YOU WILL MAINTAIN

GOOD PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT THROUGHOUT THIS COURSE, IN ALL YOUR
INTERACTIONS WITH YOUR PEERS AND THE INSTRUCTOR. No use of cell phones or
PDAs, text messaging, and disturbances caused by activities such as eating, sleeping, drinking, or
talking during the lecture. NO WHINING DURING THE CLASS. If you have any concerns or
suggestions you can talk about those during the office hours, email or write down and give to the
instructor at the end of the class. Please do not waste class time complaining.

Avoid arriving late or leaving early. ATTENDENCE WILL BE TAKEN PROMPTLY AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE CLASS.

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Academic Honesty and Integrity:

Every student is responsible to understand, accept and comply with the College of Engineering
Academic Code of Conduct. All acts of academic dishonesty (cheating, collusion, misconduct,
fabrication, and plagiarism) are a violation engineering values, ethics, and University Policy,
which will entail appropriate penalties. Violations will not be tolerated. Any act of academic
dishonesty will automatically result in a grade “F” and may result in penalties up to and including
expulsion from the university.

Special Needs Learners:

The University will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities.
Students need to register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) every quarter they are taking
courses. DRC is located in the Student Services Building 124
(across from Spanos Stadium), Ph: (805)-756-1395.

Criteria for Determining Final Grade:

Final grades will be based on the following calculations:

Homework/ Assignments 20%

MT Exam #1 20% A 93.0 – 100%
MT Exam #2 20% A- 89.7 – 92.99%
Final Examination 30% B+ 86.4 – 89.69%
Attendance 5% B 83.1 – 86.39%
Participation 5% B- 79.8 – 83.09%
C+ 76.5 – 79.79%
Total 100%
C 73.2 – 76.49%
C- 69.9 – 73.19%
D+ 66.6 – 69.89%
D 63.3 – 66.59%
D- 60 - 63.29%
F Below 60%
Assignments:

Generally homework assignments will be given weekly. HOMEWORK IS DUE ON THE DAY
INDICATED ON THE ASSIGNMENT BY 6 PM. Students are responsible for submitting all
assigned homework on time. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE SET
DEADLINE WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR’S CONSENT.

The homework will be submitted in a professional and complete style. Many problems will require
a necessary neat sketch. Grades may be reduced for poor organization and inappropriate use of
significant figures. Please follow the homework format provided by the instructor for all work
done for this course. PARTIAL CREDITS WILL BE GIVEN. You will be given partial credits
for the attempt and right procedure even if you had the wrong answers due to calculation mistakes.
REMEMBER - PARTIAL CREDITS ARE AT THE INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION.

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ALL HOMEWORKS ASSIGNED FOR THE COURSE WILL BE SUBMITTED AS GROUP
ASSIGNMENTS UNLESS A PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENT OR PROBLEM IS SPECIFIED
TO BE INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. Each group will consist of maximum four group members.
At the end of quarter PEER EVALUATION FORMS will be provided by the instructor to evaluate
the group mates. This peer evaluation will be reflected in the participation part of the grade.

EXPECT TO SPEND 8 HOURS PER WEEK STUDYING AS REQUIRED FOR A 4 CREDIT

HOUR CLASS OUTSIDE THE LECTURE.

IF A GRADED HOMEWORK OR EXAM NEEDS CORRECTION IN GRADE OR POINTS,

YOU HAVE TO ASK THE INSTRUCTOR WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER RETURNING THE
GRADED PAPER.

Exams:

Two exams will be given in addition to the Final during the quarter. Each mid-quarter exam
includes the topics covered before the exam. The instructor reserves the right to increase or
decrease the number of topics for the exams based on student performance and the course content
covered. FINAL EXAMINATION WILL BE COMPREHENSIVE. All exams are CLOSED
book and closed notes. Both-sided, hand-written or typed 8.5” x 11” single/ multiple cheat sheet(s)
is/ are allowed for the each of the mid-quarter exams and final exam. THERE IS NO MAKE UP
EXAM WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND WRITTEN MEDICAL EXCUSE.

Caveat:

The instructor reserves the right to change the depth and breadth or the exclusion of any of the
topics mentioned as well as the schedule and grading scale depending on student performance and
understanding.

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 Proposed Schedule [MW 10:10 am-12:00 pm]*

Week Date Topics

No.
1 01/06 Introduction
01/08 Hydraulic Processes: Pressurized Pipe Flow (Chap. 4)
2 01/13 Hydraulic Processes: Pressurized Pipe Flow (Chap. 4)
01/15 Hydraulic Processes: Pressurized Pipe Flow (Chap. 4)
3 01/20 Academic holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday observed
01/21 Hydraulic Processes: Pressurized Pipe Flow (Chap. 4)
Classes follow a Monday schedule
01/22 Hydraulic Processes: Open Channel Flow (Chap. 5)
4 01/27 Hydraulic Processes: Open Channel Flow (Chap. 5)
01/29 Hydraulic Processes: Open Channel Flow (Chap. 5)
5 02/03 Hydraulic Processes: Open Channel Flow (Chap. 5)
02/05 MT Exam #1
6 02/10 Hydraulic Processes: Groundwater Flow (Chap. 9)
02/12 Hydraulic Processes: Groundwater Flow (Chap. 9)
7 02/17 Academic holiday - Washington's Birthday observed
02/19 Hydraulic Processes: Groundwater Flow (Chap. 9)
8 02/24 Hydraulic Processes: Groundwater Flow (Chap. 9)
02/26 MT Exam #2
9 03/02 Hydrologic Cycle & Hydrologic Processes: Precipitation (Chap. 7-1, 7-2)
03/04 Hydrologic Processes: Evaporation, Infiltration, Surface Runoff (Chap. 7-3, 7-4, 8)
10 03/09 Hydrographs & Unit Hydrographs (Chap. 8)
03/11 Hydrographs & Unit Hydrographs (Chap. 8)
03/16-03/20 Final Exam In-Class Wednesday March 18, 2020 10:10 am -1:00 pm

*Note: Tentative schedule subject to change.

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 Engineering Homework Format

Be proud of what you submit because your work represents you. Your homework
should be professional, complete, and neat.

Use the following format for all homework. If you do not use this format, points will
be deducted from your total score at the professor’s discretion.

1. Homework must be done on engineering paper. Do not write on the back side of
the engineering paper. Staple multiple sheets together in the upper left corner.

2. Each sheet of engineering paper must include the following on the top line:

Staple Your Name Course Name/No. & Section No. Date Page #

3. Include the problem number and problem statement in short.

4. Show all your work in the solution. Neatly draw figure(s)/ sketches relevant to the
solution.

5. Provide reference to all figures, tables, constants, equations, and conversions used
to solve the problem.

6. Use appropriate and consistent units throughout the solution.

7. Do not round numbers during the solution. The final answer should be in three
significant figures, unless otherwise noted.

8. Box your final answers. Do not box other values that are not your final answers.

9. Start every problem on a new page. Problems should be in the order assigned.

10. Do not crowd your work, and present the solution in a logical solving order.

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 California Polytechnic State University
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

CE336: Water Resources Engineering

Winter 2020

Group Name:
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Choose a name related to Water Resources

Section No: HW Set Number:

(14 pts.) (14 pts.)

Date Assigned: Instructor/ Grader Comments (optional):

Month Day, 2020 (12 pts.)

Date Submitted:
Month Day, 2020 (12 pts.)

Names of Group Members:

(12 pts.)

Grade:

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