Requisite(s): 48641 Fluid Mechanics
Fields of practice: Civil Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Alan Brady
The objective of this subject is to give students a knowledge of open channel hydraulics and hydrology, leading to understanding of the scientific foundations and basic principles of these fields, and the ability to apply hydraulic and hydrological methods to engineering applications in an integrated way. Knowledge of fluid mechanics is consolidated and problem-solving skills in dealing with water engineering tasks are acquired.
Topics include: open channel hydraulics – types of flow (e.g. steady, uniform), friction equations, rapidly-varied flow, continuity, energy and momentum conservation, gradually varied flow, water surface profiles, software packages, hydraulic structures (channel appurtenances, culverts, bridge waterways); hydrology – the hydrological cycle, water balances, meteorology and climatology, data collection, statistics, hydrological models, design rainfalls, rainfall-runoff processes, flood estimation models and procedures, software packages, yield analysis, groundwater, environmental hydrology; and integration of hydraulics and hydrology case studies.
Assessment: Typically assessment in this subject will involve laboratory practicals, assignments, and mid-semester and final examinations.
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Spring semester, Hong Kong
Summer session, Hong Kong
Winter session, Hong Kong