CE 6304:Advanced Hydraulics

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGR 3343 or approval of instructor
This course covers applications in pipe and open channel flow and hydraulic structures. Unsteady flow in pipes. Water hammer. Hydraulics of sediment transport. Spillway and design of small dams.

Analyze transient flow in pressure pipe
Analyze sedimentation and sediment transport phenomena
Apply principles of hydraulics for energy generation
Design spillways
Analyze and design energy dissipaters stilling basins
Analyze water quality data and interpret the water quality conditions in any waterways
Solve problems in groundwater hydrology using principles of hydraulics
Understand the issues of water planning and management
Apply basic principles of hydraulics and hydrology in urban water resources and environmental projects
Recognize the importance of incorporating the concept of sustainability in various water resources engineering design projects
Evaluate the economic impacts of water resource alternatives
Enhance student’s awareness of current water resources and environmental issues