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  Course Description
Course Name : Fluid Mechanics II

Course Code : INS312

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET SALİH KIRKGÖZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to identify and interpret the basic characteristics of real fluid flows.
Gains the ability to analyze the steady and unsteady flows in pipes and to design the pipelines.
Gains the ability to analyze the uniform and non-uniform flows in open channels and to design the open channels.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach how to apply the basic equations of flow in pipes and open channels

Course Contents : Real fluid flow, Laminar and turbulent flows, Boundary layer flow, Forces on submerged bodies, Steady flow in pipes, Energy losses in pipe flow, Pipelines containing pump and turbine, Hydraulic analysis of pipe networks, Unsteady flows in pipe, Analysis of surge chamber and water hammer, Steady open channel flow, Uniform flow, Best hydraulic section, Specific energy, Critical depth, Specific force, Analysis of hydraulic jump, Gradually varied flows, Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similarity.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Real fluid flow; definition of laminar and turbulent flows Lecture
2 Bondary layer flow, Dynamic forces on submerged bodies, Secondary flow Revision of previous lecture Lecture
3 Steady flow in pipes, Velocity distributions and energy losses Revision of previous lecture Lecture
4 Local energy losses in pipe flow, Pipelines containing pump and turbine Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
5 Pipeline problems Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
6 Hydrualic analysis of pipe networks Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
7 Midterm exam
8 Unsteady flows in pipes, Analysis of surge chamber Lecture and problem solving
9 Analysis of water hammer Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
10 Steady open channel flow, Basic information, Analysis of uniform flow Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
11 Best hydraulic section in open channel, Specific energy Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
12 Critical depth, Transition through critical depth, Specific force, Analysis of hydraulic jump Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
13 Wave propagation in channels, Gradually varied flows Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
14 Analysis of gradually varied flows Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
15 Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similarity Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
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  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 4
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 3
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 2
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 3
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 0
6 Communicates using technical drawing 3
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 3
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 2
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 0
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 3
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 4
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 5
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 2
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 2
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 0
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 0
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 12 5 60
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 128
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.12
ECTS Credit: 5