CIVL 3120 Hydraulics

Course Outline – Fall Term (Sep – Dec 2017)

Instructors
USMAN T KHAN BRG 335E TEL. EXT.: 55890 usman.khan@lassonde.yorku.ca

Office Hours
USMAN T KHAN Thursdays 11:00 – 12:00 BRG 335E

Teaching Assistants
Mohd Moinuddin (mmac.moin@gmail.com); Mahmoud Mansour (mansour_11_91@hotmail.com);
Sahereh Kaykhosravi (saherehk@yorku.ca); Everett Snieder (esnieder@yorku.ca);

Textbook
Cengel, Y. & Cimbala, J., 2017. Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill
Book Co.

Pre-requisites
CIVL 2210 FLUID MECHANICS

Course Website
CIVL 3120 Moodle 3.1 site (access via http://learn.lassonde.yorku.ca/)

Course Description
This course focuses on fluid flow including flow in pipes and open channels, under laminar and
turbulent conditions, in steady or unsteady conditions, and flow through and past various objects.
The course covers the equations of motions for fluids, differential fluid flow analysis, potential
flow theory and the boundary layer approximation.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Define key components and terminology in hydraulic engineering
2. Calculate losses in pipes and pumping requirements in pipe networks for different flow
conditions
3. Understand and apply the conservation laws to determine the equations of motion for fluid
flow under different flow approximations
4. Understand the impacts of flow over objects in a fluid, including drag and lift
5. Understand the difference in flow through pipes and open channels, including jumps, and
flow measurement techniques
6. Analyse data acquired in the laboratory and communicate the results by writing a technical
report.

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Graduate Attributes

Knowledge Base X Engineering Tools Impact on Society and Environment

Problem Analysis X Individual and Team Work X Ethics and Equity
Investigation X Communication Skills X Economics and Project Management
Design X Professionalism Life-Long Learning

Lectures, Tutorials and Lab sessions

Section Director: USMAN T KHAN
Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.00
Lecture 01 HNE 030
Thursdays 9.30 – 11.00
Tutorial 01 Tuesdays 11.00 – 12.30 BRG 313
Laboratory 01 Monday 12.30 – 15.30 BRG 424
Laboratory 02 Wednesday 12.30 – 15.30 BRG 424

Important Remark 1: Students MUST attend lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions they officially enrolled.
Important Remark 2: It is mandatory to attend the tutorials and laboratory sessions.
Important Remark 3: Tutorials begin in the week of Sep 12; please consult the schedule on Moodle.
Important Remark 4: Lab sessions begin in the week of Sep 12; please consult the schedule on Moodle.

Tutorials
Six 90 minute tutorial sessions have been scheduled for CIVL 3120 and they are a mandatory course
component. During the tutorial sessions, students will complete problems (“quizzes”) in groups of 4.
Each group will submit a draft copy of their attempted solution by the end of the tutorial session. In
addition, two groups will present their draft solution to the rest of the class and answer questions.

Groups will have one week after the tutorial session to submit their final draft of their tutorial problem
(“quiz”). This will allow each group a chance to consider the attempt presented by other groups to
update their solution.

Additional details will be provided during in the tutorials.

Laboratory sessions
Five 180 minute tutorial sessions have been scheduled for CIVL 3120 and they are a mandatory course
component. Students will work in groups of 4 to conduct their experiments and each group will submit
one final lab report per experiment. Requirements for each lab report will be provided via Moodle.

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Examinations
There will be two term tests (tentatively scheduled for October 17 and November 14, 2017) and one
final examination at the end of the fall term. The date, time, and location of the final exam will be
announced through the course’s Moodle site. Any permitted materials will be announced prior to the
exam date.

Classroom Participation
A component of your grade is assigned to classroom participation. This includes participating in mini-
quizzes or assignments during the lectures.

Online Lecture Notes & e-Learning Contents

This is a blended course with a portion of course contents to be delivered in the form of e-Learning.
Lecture materials and e-Learning contents will be posted on the CIVL 3120 HYDRAULICS site within
Moodle. Students have to visit this page as often as possible for latest updates. Minimum technical
skills are expected of the student in order to access the e-Learning materials. Students should contact
the instructors for any difficulty experienced in accessing the recommended e-Learning materials.

Evaluation Scheme
Type Activity Frequency Percentage (%)
Tutorial quizzes & presentations Throughout the term 10
In-class
In-class quizzes Throughout the term 5
Out-of-class Lab reports Throughout the term 20
Term-tests Twice 30
Exam
Final Examination Once (TBD) 35

Note: Final course grades may be adjusted to conform to Program or Faculty grades distribution profiles.

Grading
The grading scheme for the course conforms to the 9-point grading system used in undergraduate
programs at York (e.g., A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ = 7, B = 6, etc.).
Assignments and tests will bear either a letter grade designation or a corresponding number grade
(e.g. A+ = 90 to 100, A = 80 to 90, B+ = 75 to 79, etc.)
(For a full description of York grading system see the York University Undergraduate Calendar -
http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/2010-2011/academic/index.htm

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Assignment Submission
Proper academic performance depends on students doing their work not only well, but on time.
Accordingly, tutorials, quizzes, and lab reports for this course must be received on the due date
specified for each deliverable.

All items are to be submitted in hardcopy format to the Instructor’s office by the due date shown on
each deliverable. The first draft of the tutorial quiz is to be submitted directly to the TAs by the end of
the tutorial session. The final draft is to be submitted directly to the Instructor by the due date. Lab
reports are to be submitted to the Instructor by the due date.

Lateness Penalty
Tutorial quizzes and lab reports received later than the due date will be penalized (i.e., 20% deduction
per day that it is late). Exceptions to the lateness penalty for valid reasons such as illness,
compassionate grounds, etc., may be entertained by the Course Instructor but will require supporting
documentation (e.g., a doctor’s letter).

Missed Tests
Students with a documented reason for missing a course test, such as illness, compassionate grounds,
etc., which is confirmed by supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s letter) may request
accommodation from the Course Instructor on a case-by-case arrangement. Further extensions or
accommodation will require students to submit a formal petition to the Faculty.

Classroom Etiquette
The use of electronic devices (smart-phones, tablets, etc.) during lectures and tutorials is only
permitted for education purposes.

NETiquette
In all online communications (e.g., email, online discussion, or other forms of online communications),
please consider the guidelines from the Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea
(http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html). Sometimes, online behaviour can appear to be
inappropriate or disrespectful that it requires attention and follow up. In this case, please make sure
you let your instructor know immediately so that the right resources can be identified to help.

Reminders
 All components of the course (i.e., tutorial assignments, project assignments, etc.) must be fulfilled
to pass this course.
 If you are using a personal e-mail address, please identify yourself as a student registered in this
course by providing your student number in your signature block. You are responsible for ensuring
you are receiving official course information in an efficient and timely manner.
 All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the following information:
 General information (http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/2013-2014/policies/index.htm)

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 Senate policy on academic honesty and the academic integrity website

(http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/document.php?document=69) and
(http://www.yorku.ca/tutorial/academic_integrity/)
 Ethics review process for research involving human participants
(http://www.yorku.ca/research/support/ethics/)
 Course requirement accommodation for students with disabilities, including physical, medical,
systemic, learning and psychiatric disabilities
(http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/document.php?document=68)
 Student conduct standards
(http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/document.php?document=202)
 Religious observance accommodation (http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/2012-
2013/policies/accommodation/index.htm) and
(http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/document.php?document=99)
 Additional resources related to add/drop courses, student life, academic resources, campus
services, …etc. can be found at this link: http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/cs.htm

Topics1
Topics that will be covered in this course will include:

1. Review of basic concepts from LE/CIVL 2210 Fluid Mechanics

2. Flow through pipes: laminar and turbulent flows, major and minor head losses, pipe
networks and pumps, flow measurement
3. Differential analysis of fluid flow: conservation of momentum, continuity equation, Cauchy
momentum equation, the Navier-Stokes equations for laminar and turbulent flow
4. Potential Flow: Euler’s equation, inviscid and irrotational flow; potential and stream
functions, and Laplace equations; Bernoulli’s equation; flow nets and pressures around objects
5. Boundary layer, lift and drag: boundary layer approximation and equations; friction and
pressure drag, streamlined objects, and flow separation; lift.
6. Open Channel Flow: Basic characteristics; Froude number and waves; specific energy;
uniform flow, gradually varied flow and hydraulic jumps; best hydraulic section; flow control
and measurement through weirs and gates;
7. Introduction to Hydraulic Design: Flow capacity of culverts; flow through lined and unlined
canals.

1 Depending on the flow of the course, the topics to be covered may be subject to minor changes.

A summary of week-by-week course contents are summarized in the table on the next page.

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Schedule2
Textbook sections
Topic
(3rd edition)
Week 01 Introduction to Hydraulics -
Sep 7 2017
Weeks 02 Review of Fluid Mechanics; Review of differential
-
Sep 11-15 2017 equations
Week 03 Differential analysis of fluid flow 9.1, 9.2, 9.4
Sep 18-22 2017
Week 04 Differential analysis of fluid flow; Potential flow 9.5, 9.6, 4.2
Sep 25-29 2017
Week 05 Potential flow 10.4, 10.5
Oct 2-6 2017
Week 06 Potential flow; Internal flow 9.3; 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
Oct 9-13 2017
Week 07 Term test 1; Internal flow 8.4
Oct 16-20 2017
Week 08 Internal flow ; Reading Days 8.5
Oct 23-27 2017
Week 09 8.6, 8.7, 8.8; 10.6, 11.1, 11.2,
Oct 30-Nov 3 Internal flow; External flow
2017
11.3
Week 10 External flow 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7
Nov 6-10 2017
Week 11
Nov 13-17 Term test 2; Open channel hydraulics 13.1, 13.2, 13.3
2017
Week 12
Nov 20-24 Open channel hydraulics 13.4, 13.5, 13.6
2017
Week 13
Nov 27-Dec 1 Open channel hydraulics 13.7, 13.8,
2017
Week 14 Open channel hydraulics ; Review 13.9,-
Dec 4 2017
2 For a detailed schedule please consult Moodle

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