COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Hydraulic Physical Models
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CIVE 436
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
 CIVE 305To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim is to explain hydraulic models for water engineering structures such as dam spillways, river structures, breakwaters and make acquire the mastery in the experimental studies.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Apply the fundamentals of the dimensional analysis.
  • Define the fundamentals of the design of physical models.
  • Explain the importance of the physical models in engineering applications.
  • Apply the measurements techniques in laboratory.
  • Interrelate the experimental findings and the actual values in nature.
Course Description In this course, basic information about dimensionless parameters is given. The course covers the principles of hydraulic physical model theories as Reynolds models, Froude models and distorted models.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction, Dimensional Analysis and Dimensionless numbers Chapter-1; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
2 The similitude Laws Chapter-2; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
3 Reynolds models Chapter-2; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
4 Froude models Chapter-2; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
5 Infiltration Models Chapter-3; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
6 Interpretation of the experimental results Chapter-3; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
7 Models of Steady Flows in Prismatic Channels Chapter-3; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
8 Midterm I
9 Distorted models. Chapter-4; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
10 Models related to the sediment transport Chapter-5; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
11 Models related to local scours Chapter-5; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
12 Interpretation of the experimental results Chapter-6; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
13 Models of coastal structures Chapter-6; “Theory of Hydraulic Models,Macmillan”, YALIN, S, London, 1971
14 Midterm II
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

YALIN, S :Theory of Hydraulic Models, Macmillan, London, 1971,

ISBN: 9781349002450 (eBook)

FROSTIC, L.E. Users Guide to Physical Modelling and Experimentation, 2011, ISBN: 9780415609128.

Suggested Readings/Materials

MARTINS,R :Recent Advances in Hydraulic Physical Modelling, ISBN: 978-94-009-2344-7

GÜNEY, M,Ş,;AKSOY, A.,Ö.;Doğan, M., Laboratuvar Uygulamalı Fiziksel Modeller, DEÜ Müh. Fak. Yayınları, No:332  

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
12
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
16
Final Exams
1
30
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language;

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest