Rowan Engineering Home

Hydraulic Design

908-444/908-544,   Spring 2004

6:30 - 9:00 pm Tuesdays
Rowan Hall Room 304

Instructor:     Dr. Joe Orlins
                    234 Rowan Hall
                    phone:  (856) 256-5328
                    email:  orlins@rowan.edu

TEXT:           Hydraulic Design Handbook, edited by L. Mays  (recommended, not required)
Supplement:    Water Resources Engineering, by David A. Chin
Supplement:    Engineering Fluid Mechanics, by Crowe, Roberson & Elger 

Office Hours:    Any time my door is open; or by appointment

Course Description:

The fundamental theme of the course is the design and analysis of structures for controlling and conveying water in both the built and natural environment.  This course is an extension of Water Resources Engineering, with a focus on engineering applications of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering. We apply the concepts gained in Fluid Mechanics (hydrostatics, conservation laws) and Water Resources Engineering (closed conduit & open channel flows) to develop design solutions for various situations encountered in professional practice.  Written communication skills are developed through design letter reports.  The course audience is primarily 4th year engineering and graduate students with a knowledge of fluid mechanics, engineering materials, and water resources engineering.
 

Grading:

Professional Conduct        50 points
Homework                       200 points
Design Projects                400 points
Final Exam                       350 points

TOTAL - 1000 points (maximum)

Explanation of Grading System:

Homework (20%):  Puzzle and problem-solving skills are the hallmark of a successful engineer.  You will be expected to complete assignments before the next class period.  You may work on the home problems with your colleagues, but the work you turn in must be your own.  You will be expected to follow the College of Engineering Homework Format guidelines for all work done for this course; neatness and clarity are essential to conveying technical information to others.  Credit may be reduced for unprofessional work.  Solutions to home puzzles and problems will be posted on the course web page after the assignment is due.

Design Projects (40%):  There will be a number of design projects throughout the semester.  These projects will be presented in the form of a letter from a client to an engineering company.  You will be expected to develop a design solution to the client’s problem, and then respond to the client with a letter report.

 Late assignments will not be accepted without prior arrangement with the instructor.

Final Exam (35%):  The final exam will allow you to integrate and synthesize the material covered in this class.   It will be cumulative.  It will be an individual exam.

Extra Credit (up to 3%):  Undergraduates may receive up to 3% of their grade in extra credit by attending professional society meetings throughout the semester.  You must obtain an Extra Credit Form, and have it signed by the faculty advisor at the meeting.  The Extra Credit form must be turned in no later than the day of the Final Exam.  No extra credit will be given after the final exam.

Professional Conduct (5%):  You will be graded on your professionalism in this course.  Many people including your fellow employees, community and family rely on your professional decisions and actions.  Your work should place a high value on professional presentation.  In addition, engineers are expected to consider the ethical and environmental consequences of their actions.  The practice of professionalism will be divided into the three areas of presentation, attendance, and ethics.   These items are explained in greater detail in the course syllabus.

Graduate Credit:  To receive graduate credit for this course, one or more additional design projects or a research report must be completed, along with a presentation to the class.
 

return to top of this page

URL: http://engineering.rowan.edu/~orlins/hyd/ last modified Wednesday, February 11, 2004

Please send your comments/suggestions regarding this web page to orlins@rowan.edu