Hydrometry and Hydraulic Models
| Title | ΥΔΡΟΜΕΤΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΑ ΟΜΟΙΩΜΑΤΑ / Hydrometry and Hydraulic Models |
| Code | ΤΥ0300 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000243 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600170423
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. ΤΥ0300 |
Class Schedule
| Building | Polytechnic - Hydraulics |
| Floor | Groundfloor |
| Hall | ΕΡΓ. ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΗΣ (431) |
| Calendar | Thursdsay 12:00 to 15:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600170423
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the course the students will:
(1) Understand the basic principles of hydrometry both in field and in laboratory.
(2) Understand the basic principles of hydraulic similarity and dimensional analysis.
(3) Familiarize themselves with the execution of experiments in the laboratory and the presentation of results.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction. Hydrometry and hydraulic works. Analysis of data, theory of errors, deterministic and stochastic variables. Hydrometeorological measurements. Measurement of velocity and discharge in pipes (Pitot tube, Venturi tube, nozzle, orifice). Measurement of stage and velocity in open channels. Methods of measurement of discharge: Velocity-area method, slope-area method, dilution method, stage-discharge curve. Weirs and flumes, critical depth meters. Ultrasonic method. Electromagnetic method. Theory of similarity. Dimensional analysis. The Buckingham theorem, applications. River and harbor models. Scale distortion. Loose boundary models.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 90 | 3.2 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 19 | 0.7 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 112 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
- Report (Formative)
Last Update
28-05-2020
