CE 478 Dimensional Analysis And Theory Of Hydraulic Models

Credit Structure: (3-0)3

Catalog Description:
Introduction. Fundamental principles of dimensional analysis. Dimensions and units. General transformation of units of measurement. Dimensional homogeneity. Buckingham's theorem. Complete set of dimensionless products in fluid mechanics. Geometric, kinematic, dynamic, complete and incomplete similarities. Distorted modeling. Modeling of closed-conduit and free-surface flows. Similarity in sediment transport..

Course Objectives:
This course is aimed to teach the students the importance of dimensional analysis with its application to hydraulic modeling problems. The theory of hydraulic models are described with various number of examples associated with different aspects of hydraulic engineering problems.

Prerequisites:
CE372

Textbook(s):
M.S. Yalin, “Theory of Hydraulic Models”, MacMillian, 1971.

Reference(s):
A. Langhaar, “Dimensional Analysis and Theory of Models”, John Wiley and Sons, 1965.
J.W. Daily and D.R.F. Harleman, “Fluid Dynamics”, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1966.

Syllabus:
1. Introduction
2. Dimensional Analysis
3. Modeling and Similarity
4. Similarity in Sediment Transport

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
None

Laboratory Work:
The students visit the Hydromechanics Laboratory a few times for demonstration purposes.

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 1 credit
Engineering Sciences: 2 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Mustafa Gögüs