Visayas State University

College of Engineering
Deparment of Civil Engineering
VSU, Baybay City 6521, Leyte, Philippines

OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING-LEARNING SYLLABUS

CEng 138 - HYDRAULICS

Vision: The premier university of science and technology.

Mission: a. Provide excellent instruction

b. Conduct relevant research
c. Foster community engagement

that produce highly competent graduates necessary for the development

of the country.

Program Educational Objectives and Relationship to Institution Mission

Mission
Program Educational Objectives
a b c
1. A number of graduates become practicing civil engineers with at
least supervisory position
2. Some of the graduates become professional civil engineer working
in different local and international private and government line
agencies with at least Engineer positions or its equivalent
3. A fraction of the graduates are working in academic institutions
with at least masteral degree
4. A fraction of the graduates are employed in research institutions
with at least Research Specialist position or its equivalent
5. Some of the graduates are venturing in the construction industry
with their own firms
6. Some of the graduates are engaged in consultancy services,
project development and/or preparation of international standard
feasibility studies
*Place a check mark in the boxes if the institution mission vs program educational
objectives are attained

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: CEng 138

2. Course Title: HYDRAULICS
3. Pre-requisite: Fluid Mechanics (ESci 134)
4. Co-requisite: None
5. Credit: 3 UNITS
6. Semester Offered: 1st Semester
7. Number of hours: 5 hour a week (2 lec, 3 lab)
8. Course Description: The course deals with the analysis and hydraulic design of
systems such as reservoirs dams, spillways, gates, open
 channels, pipe networks, pumps and turbines; sediment transport
in rivers and reservoirs, computer hydraulic modeling.

9. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

(Note: depends on the subject)
Program Educational Objectives
Student Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
apply knowledge of mathematics and science to
a
solve civil engineering problems
design and conduct experiments, as well as to
b
analyze and interpret data
design a system, component, or process to meet
c desired needs within realistic constraints, in
accordance with standards
function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural
d
teams
identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering
e
problems
f apply professional and ethical responsibility
communicate effectively civil engineering activities
g with the engineering community and with society at
large
relate the impact of civil engineering solutions in
h global, economic, environmental and societal
context
i recognize the need for, and engage in life
j relate to contemporary issues
use techniques, skills, and modern engineering
k
tools necessary for civil engineering practice
apply civil engineering and management principles
l as a member and leader of a team, and to manage
projects in a multidisciplinary environment
recognize at least one specialized field of civil
m
engineering

10. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

(Note: limit the student outcomes of each subject to the most
relevant ones only)
Student Outcomes addressed by the SO Code
course a b c d e f g h i j k l m
D D E E E D
Student Outcomes addressed by the SO Code
Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, the a b c d e f g h i j k l m
student must be able to:
1. Explain the basic principles of
D D E E
fluid flows and its application
2. Classify and identify the different flow
D D D
measuring devices
3. Analyze pipes and reservoir systems D E
 4. Identify the concept of fluid flows in
D D E
open channels
5. Discuss the basic concept of
D
hydrodynamics
6. Describe and examine concept of
dimensional analysis, similitude and D D
hydraulic models
*Level: I – Introductory, E – Enabling, D – Demonstrative

11. OBTL Course Content and Plan

Teaching
Course Assessment
Topics and
Week Outcomes Learning Objectives Tasks
Learning
(CO)
Activities
1-2 Explain the 1. Fundamentals • Define and discuss • Lecture • Assignment
basic principles of Fluid Flows the different types of
of fluid flows fluid flows and its • Class • Quizzes
and its 1.1Introduction applications Discussion (includes
application (Fluid Flows) including essay
1.2 The • Explain the principle sample question
Application of of Conservation of problems exam)
Conservation Mass, Bernoulli
of Mass Energy Equation • Exercises
1.2.1 Continuity and Linear
Equation Momentum Equation • Problem
Discharge/ in Fluid flows Sets
Flow rates
1.3 Bernoulli and • Solve for flow rates
Energy in a fluid system
Equation
1.3.1 Bernoulli’s • Compute power and
Energy efficiency output
Theorem generated by pumps
1.3.2 Energy and
Head • Compute power and
1.3.3 Power and efficiency inputs
Efficiency generated by
Pumps and turbines
Turbines
1.3.4 Energy • Construct
Grade Line graphically the EGL
(EGL) & and HGL within a
Hydraulic fluid flow system
Grade Line
(HGL)
1.4 Linear
Momentum
Equation and
Correction
Factor
3-4 Classify and 2. Fluid Flow  Identify and relate • Lecture • Quizzes
 identify the Measurements the different device
different flow coefficients • Class • Exercises
measuring 2.1 Device  Compute for the Discussion
devices Coefficients including • Problem
discharge through
sample Sets
Operate 2.2 Fluid Flow venture meter, problems
hydraulic Measuring nozzle, orifice, pitot • Laboratory
equipment in Devices tube • Group Reports
conducting Works
• Solve orifice related
experiments
2.2.1 Orifice problems applying
2.2.2 curvilinear motion • Laboratory
Venturi Meter Exercises/
• Solve for the static
2.2.3 Nozzle Plates
2.2.4 Pitot pressure head
tube using Pitot tube
2.2.5 Tubes • Solve for pressure
through
2.3 Head Lost

5-6 Discuss the . Continuation. • Identify the different • Lecture • Quizzes

basic concepts Fluid Flow types of weir
of fluid flow in Measurements. • Class • Exercises
weirs • Compute for flow Discussion
3.1 Unsteady rates and velocity of including • Laboratory
Operate hydraulic Flow flow in weirs sample Reports
equipment in problems
conducting 3.2 Weirs • Compare • Long
experiments theoretical and • Group Exam
observed actual Works
3.2.1 Types of values of discharge
weirs based on • Laboratory
3.2.2 Standard conducted Exercises/
Weir experiments Plates

Standard Weir • Solve for flow rates

Factors using standard weir
 Francis, factors
 Rehbock and
Chow,
 Bazin

3.2.3 Unsteady
flow weir
7-8 Analyze pipes 4. Fluid Flow in • Compute for the • Lecture • Assignment
and reservoir Pipes discharge and head
systems losses in pipes in • Class • Quizzes
4.1 Types of Fluid series and parallel Discussion
Flow in Pipes including • Essay
4.2 Velocity • Compute for the sample question
Distribution in flow rates in problems exam
Pipes reservoirs and the
4.3 Shearing head loss in pipes • Plates/ • Exercises
stress in pipe Exercises
4.4 Head losses • Compute for • Problem
 in pipe discharge in pipe Sets
4.4.1 Major Head network distribution
Loss using Hardy-Cross • Long Exam
4.4.2 Minor Head method as an
Loss analytical approach
4.5 Pipes
discharging from
a Reservoir
4.6 Pipes
Connecting Two
Reservoir
4.7 Pipes in
Series
4.8 Pipes in
Parallel
4.9 Equivalent
pipes
4.10 Reservoir
problems
4.11 Pipe network
8 Midterm Examination
9-10 Analyze pipes 5. Pump-Pipeline • Discuss the basic • Lecture • Quizzes
and reservoir System Analysis concepts and
systems and Design principles in pump- • Class • Exercises
pipeline system Discussion
5.1 Multiple Pump analysis and design including • Problem
System • Analyze and sample Sets
5.2 Pump compute problems problems
Operations involving multiple
5.3 Suction Lift pump system,
5.4 Hydraulic pump operations,
Gradient of and suction lifts
Pump- Pipeline • Interpret computed
system values in a multiple
pump-pipeline
system analysis
using a hydraulic
gradient

11-12 Identify the basic 6. Open • Compute for the • Lecture • Quizzes
concept of fluid Channels – discharge in an
flows in an open Uniform Flow open channel using • Class • Essay
channels Manning’s, Darcy & Discussion question
(uniform)
6.1 Specific Chezy Formula including exam
Energy sample
6.2 Channel • Compute for the problems • Exercises
Roughness Most Efficient
Coefficients Section in open
6.3 Boundary channel problems • Long Exam
Shear stress
6.4 Most Efficient • Solve for the slope
Sections of the channel bed
6.5 Open
Channel Sections • Compute for
 6.6 Velocity Froude number in
Distribution in an the determination of
Open Channel stages of flow
6.7 Alternate
stages of flow • Solve for the critical
6.7.1 Froude depth for a
Number maximum
6.7.2 Critical discharge
Depth
6.8 Hydraulic
Jump
13 Identify the basic 7. Cont. • Discuss the • Lecture • Quizzes
concept of fluid Open Channels – difference between
flows in an open Non-Uniform a uniform and non- • Class • Essay
channels (non- Flow uniform flow of an Discussion question
uniform)
open channel including exam
7.1 Hydraulic sample
Jump • Solve for the problems • Exercises
discharge, as well
7.2 Flow around as the velocity of • Problem
channel Bends flow in an open Sets
channel
• Long Exam
• Compute for the
power lost incurred
in the occurrence of
a hydraulic jump
14-15 Discuss the basic 8. Hydrodynamics • Discuss the basic • Lecture • Assignment
concept of principles of
hydrodynamics 8.1 Introduction hydrodynamics in • Class • Quizzes
8.2 Force against relation with Discussion
Fixed Flat Plates Newton’s Law including • Essay
8.3 Force against sample question
a Fixed Curved • Compute for forces problems exam
Vanes against fixed flat
8.4 Force against surfaces, fixed • Exercises
moving vanes curved vanes and
8.5 Force moving vanes • Problem
developed in • Solve for forces Sets
closed conduit developed in a
8.6 Drag and Lift closed conduit
8.7 Water • Compute for the
Hammer celerity and time of
closure as well as
pressure in water
hammer
16-17 Describe and 9. Dimensional • Discuss the  Lecture • Quizzes
examine concept Analysis, importance of  Class
of dimensional Similitude and dimensional • Analysis
analysis, Discussion
Hydraulic analysis in the outputs
similitude and
Models solution of with
hydraulic models sample • Exercises
engineering
9.1 Introduction problems involving analysis
9.2 Dimensions fluid mechanics  Group • Reporting
 and equations • Use of similitude works
9.3 Dimensional model test in
Analysis predicting flow
9.4 Similitude condition in some
9.5 Model Studies engineering
applications
• Analyze and
compute flow rate
problems using
model tests and
dimensional
analysis
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

12. Life-long Learning Opportunities

(Note: learning activities for the student for them to continuously apply the subject
even if they already graduated)
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13. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

General Education: 0%
Basic Engineering: 0%
Professional Engineering: 100%

14. References

1. Mays, Larry W. 2004. Water Resources Engineering, 2005 Edition. USA.

2. Robert L. Daugherty, Joseph B. Franzini and E. John Finnemore. 2002. Fluid

Mechanics with Engineering Applications, SI Metric Edition. USA.

3. Ray K. Linsley, Joseph B. Franzini, David L. Freyberg and David L.

Tchobanoglous. 1992. Water Resources Engineering, Fourth Edition. USA.

4. John A. Roberson, John J. Cassidy and M. Hanif Chaudhry. 1988. Hydraulic

Engineering, Second Edition. USA.

5. H.W. King, J.O. Wisler and J.G. Woodburn. 1980. Hydraulics, Fifth Edition. R. E.
Krieger Publishing Company.

6. C.T. Crowe, D.F. Elger, J.A.Roberson.2005.Engineering Fluid Mechanics. 8th

Edition.John Wiley & Sons Inc.

7. Diego Inocencio T. Gillesania. 2003. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics. Revised

Edition. Gillesania Printing Press

8. R. E. Featherstone and C. Nalluri. Civil Engineering Hydraulics. Essential Theory

with Worked examples. Third Edition. Blackwell Science Ltd. USA

 9. Web Readings

15. Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

(Note: depends on the grading system of the subject: i.e. lab exer=30%; quizzes=5%;
exams=40%; project report=25%)
Cumulative Grading system composed of 60% lecture and 40% laboratory.
Final Grade = 50 % of Midterm Rating + 50 % of Post-Midterm Rating
PASSING RATE is 60%.

Minimum Average for

Assessment Tasks Weight Satisfactory
Performance
Assignment 1
Quiz 01
CO 1 60%
Quiz 02
Problem Sets 1
Quiz 0
Quiz 0
CO 2 Laboratory Exercise 0 60%
Problem Sets
Long Exam
Quiz 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory Exercise 0
CO 3 60%
Problem Sets
Long Exam
Midterm Examination
Quiz 0
Quiz 0
CO 4 60%
Long Exam
Laboratory Exercise 0
Assignments 0
Quiz 0
CO 5 60%
Laboratory Exercise 0
Problem Sets
Quiz
Assignment
CO 6 60%
Written/ Oral Reports
Final Examination
Summative Assessment:
Project Report
TOTAL

The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
(Note: grading system of the university)
 Range Grade
100 – 96 1.00
95.9 – 92 1.25
91.9 – 87 1.50
86.9 – 82 1.75
81.9 – 77 2.00
76.9 – 72 2.25
71.9 – 68 2.50
67.9 – 64 2.75
63.9 – 60 3.00
59.9 – 55 TAKE REMOVALS
Below 55 5.00

15.1. Other Course Policies

(Note: depends on the subject)
a. The students are expected to attend the class regularly.
b. Computation of grades will be based on individual works.
c. The students must take the quizzes and the exams (midterm and post-
midterm) given during the semester as part of the students evaluation of
the course.
d. The student must pass and comply problem sets, and laboratory
exercises/reports and must meet deadlines.
e. Student must participate in group works, laboratory exercises, reporting
and other course activities.
f. This class policy serves as our written agreement for the whole
semester.
Subject TO CHANGES…
16. Other References

(can also include journals, website, etc.; must include references that was published
within 10 years)
Web readings
16.1. Books

17. Course Materials Made Available

(Note: may also include laboratory and lecture manuals)
Lecture Notes and powerpoint presentations
18. Revision history
Revision Date of Date of Highlights of revision
number revision implementation

19. Prepared by: Engr. Gladys G. Doydora

20.
21. Reviewed by: Prof. Epifania G. Loreto

21. Approved by: Dr. Roberto C. Guarte

Date: