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  Course Description
Course Name : Fluid Mechanics I

Course Code : INS311

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to drive and use basic equations governing the behavior of fluids, especially water in Civil Engineering applications.
Gains skills for the analysis and design of structures, using the basic equations of the water, which is interacting with them.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the the basic equations governing the behavior of fluids at rest and in motion and their applications

Course Contents : Properties of fluids: Compressibility, Viscosity, Surface tension, Vapor pressure, Hydrostatic pressure and forces, Hydrostatic pressure due to linear acceleration and uniform rotation, Basic equations of flow and metods of analysis, Classification of flow, Continuity equation, Convective motion of fluid element, Circulation, Stream function, Velocity potential function, Flow net, Conservation of momentum, Euler equation of motion, Bernoulli equation and its applications, Curvilinear flows, Conservation of moment of momentum, Turbines and pumps.

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 Properties of fluids: Compressibility, Viscosity, Surface tension, Vapor pressure Lecture
2 Hydrostatic pressure; definition, variation and measurement Revision of previous lecture Lecture
3 Hydrostatic forces on submerged surfaces and bodies Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
4 Hydrostatic pressure for liquids subject to linear acceleration and uniform rotation Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
5 Kinematics of fluid flow; Basic equations and methods of analysis, Classification of flows Revision of previous lecture Lecture
6 Acceleration of fluid, Continuity equation in control volume and differential control volume approach, Convective motion of fluid element Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
7 Circulation in fluid flow, Stream function, Velocity potential function, Flow net Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
8 Midterm exam
9 Conservation of momentum using differential control volume approach, Euler equation of motion, Pressure and velocity in the flow, Bernoulli equation and its applications Lecture and problem solving
10 Bernoulli equation and its applications Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
11 Curvilinear flows Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
12 Conservation of momentum for an inertial reference and its applications Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
13 Consevation of momentum for a control volume moving with constant velocity and its applications, Consevation of mement of momentum Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
14 Turbines and pumps; Application of momentum equations to Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines, and rotodynamic pumps Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
15 Characteristics of turbines and pumps Revision of previous lecture Lecture and problem solving
16/17 Final exam


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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