Open Channel Hydraulics
| Numbering Code |
G-ENG01 6F245 LE73 G-ENG02 6F245 LE73 |
Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Target Student | |||
| Language | English | Day/Period | Fri.1 | |
| Instructor name | ONDA SHINICHIROU (Graduate School of Engineering Associate Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The following topics are systematically explained; basic theories and analysis methods of open channel flows required in water engineering and river engineering. Derivation of the depth-averaged model of open channel flow, water surface profile analysis of open channel steady flow and application of singularity theory, basic characteristics of unsteady flow in open channel and application of the method of characteristic, basic characteristics of plane 2D unsteady flow, the introduction of higher-order theories (Boussinesq equation, the analysis method of coexisting unsteady flow in pipelines and open channels, etc.) | |||
| Course Goals | To be able to understand the basic theory of open channel flow and to be able to deal with actual problems related to rivers etc., including the selection of basic equations and analysis methods. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Guidance(1time) The contents of this subject are introduced, overviewing the whole framework of Open Channel Hydraulics with various theoretical and computational results. Application of singular point theory to water surface profile analysis(1time) The application of singular point theory to water surface profile analysis is explained. 1-D analysis of unsteady open channel flows(3times) Fundamental characteristics of 1-D unsteady open channel flows, Method of Characteristics, Dam break flows, Computational methods for shallow water equations Derivation of 2-D depth averaged model(1time) Derivation procedures of the plane 2-D depth averaged flow model are explained in detail. Plance 2-D analysis of flows(5times) Shear layer instability, application of a generalized curvilinear coordinate to river flow computation, application of a moving coordinate system, etc. Higher order theory(3times) Boussinesq equation with the effect of vertical acceleration, mixed flows with pressurized flows, and free surface flows observed in a sewer network system Achievement Confirmation amp Feedback(1time) The understanding of the contents on Open Channel Hydraulics is confirmed through the regular examination. Regarding the questions, students can send e-mails to Onda, S. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Mainly, regular examination | |||
| Course Requirements | Basic knowledge on hydraulics and fluid dynamics | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Give appropriate instructions. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Materials on the contents of this class are distributed in class. | ||
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