Open Channel Hydraulics
| Title | Υδραυλική ανοικτών αγωγών / Open Channel Hydraulics |
| Code | 05YC031 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Rural and Surveying Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Athanasios Loukas |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600025750 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Agronómōn kai Topográfōn Mīchanikṓn (2025-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | Core Courses | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600267805
|
Type Of Offer
- Disciplinary Course
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600267805
- At the Website of the School: https://topo.auth.gr/
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=278
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the calculation of steady and non-steady flow in ducts with a free surface (open ducts) by applying the basic equations of fluid mechanics.The student acquires knowledge of the methodology and the ability to create simple computational models for problems of flow under pressure and flow with a free surface as well as the theoretical background for dealing with computational problems and simulation and design problems in the application courses that follow such as engineering hydrology, land reclamation works (irrigation-drainage), urban drainage, river hydraulics and river training, etc. Sufficient knowledge of the course provides an important theoretical resource for the study and design of hydraulic works and related constructions.
Knowledge
The course helps students develop their technical and intellectual skills, preparing them for the engineering profession and for postgraduate studies. The course introduces the students to Open Pipe Hydraulics computational techniques used in the professional practice of the Rural and Surveying Engineer.
Ability
After completing the course, the student possesses advanced skills in processing, analyzing and solving complex problems of the hydraulics of open pipelines in a steady flow state related to the Design of hydrotechnical projects.
Skills
After completing the course, the student manages complex work plans and is able to make decisions on the design of hydrotechnical projects. Also, he is able to work individually and in a group during the design of hydrotechnical projects. Especially students will be able to
• to design/evaluate studies of hydrotechnical projects and
• to synthesize and propose optimal or new solutions based on the above consideration.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
A/A teaching week Course content
1 Introductory Concepts, Types of Open Pipes, Types of Flow in Open Pipes. Stream Categories. Flow Dimensions. Examples
2 Definitions and Basic Principles of Fluid Mechanics. Principles of Conservation of Mass and Linear Momentum
3 General Equations in Open Channel Hydraulics. Non-steady Flow Equations. Definition of Material Volume. General Assumptions. Continuity Equation. Linear Momentum Equations. Flow Equations for a Channel of Variable Width
4 General Equations in Open Channel Hydraulics. Non-steady Flow Equations. Definition of Material Volume. General Assumptions. Continuity Equation. Linear Momentum Equations. Flow Equations for a Channel of Variable Width
5 General Equations in Open Channel Hydraulics. Steady Flow Equations. Gradually Varying Flow. Uniform Flow. Abruptly Changing Flow. General Observations
6 Special Functions. Froude number. Critical Depth. Problem Solving. Calculation of Critical Depth. Special Energy. Study of the Specific Energy Function. Examples
7 Special Functions. Special Momentum. Study of the Specific Momentum Function. Frictional Crisis. Chezy's equation. The Manning Equation. Conductance. Critical Slope. Examples
8 Calculation of Uniform Flow. Uniform Flow Concept. Uniform Flow Problems. Calculation of Uniform Depth for Pipes of Different Sections. Economic Cross Section. Examples
9 Nonuniform Flow Calculation. The equation of the Free Surface. Investigation and Analysis. Classification of Free Surface Curves. Examples. Boundary Conditions. Control Sections. Boundary Conditions of Uniform Depth and Change along Slope Length. Exit Boundary Conditions. Entry Conditions. Drawing of Complex Profiles. Examples
10 Nonuniform Flow Calculation. Boundary Conditions. Control Sections. Boundary Conditions of Uniform Depth and Change along Slope Length. Exit Boundary Conditions. Entry Conditions. Drawing of Complex Profiles. Examples. Solving the Free Surface Equation. Analytical Solution. Numerical Solution. Hydraulic Jump Location. Examples
11 Nonuniform Flow Calculation. Boundary Conditions. Control Sections. Boundary Conditions of Uniform Depth and Change along Slope Length. Exit Boundary Conditions. Entry Conditions. Drawing of Complex Profiles. Examples. Solving the Free Surface Equation. Analytical Solution. Numerical Solution. Hydraulic Jump Location. Examples
12 Special Flow Control Structures. Gates. Weirs. Free Fall. Hydraulic Jump Position Control Constructions. Examples.
13 Special Topics. Theoretical Speed Distribution. Channel Design Elements. Examples.
Keywords
Open Channel Hydraulics. Special flow control structures. Design of Open Channels
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
The Information Technologies are used in the course teaching (educational material, video, presentations, etc) and in the communication betweem teachers and students.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 20 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 50 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Description
The lectures of the course are combined with corresponding laboratory exercises and applications on which a significant part of the assessment is based.
100% Written exam: Open books and notes. No audio-visual media. Questions and solutions of Problems/Exercises of Open Channel Hydraulics.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1) Πρίνος, Π. «Υδραυλική Ανοικτών Αγωγών», Εκδ. Ζήτη, σελ. 328, 2009. ISBN: 978-960-456-148-3. [Προτεινόμενο σύγγραμμα: Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 11388]
2) Νουτσόπουλος, Γ., Ζ. Χριστοδούλου, Τ. Παπαθά «Υδραυλική Ανοικτών Αγωγών», Εκδ. Φουντάς, σελ. 323, 2010. ISBN: 978960330729-7. [Προτεινόμενο σύγγραμμα: Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 152182]
Additional bibliography for study
Σημειώσεις του διδάσκοντα και σημειώσεις Δαμασκηνίδου-Γεωργιάδου, Α. και Ε. Σιδηρόπουλος. «Σημειώσεις Υδραυλικής Ανοικτών Αγωγών». ΤΑΤΜ, Α.Π.Θ., 1996.
Προτεινόμενη βιβλιογραφία:
1) Chow, V.T., “Open Channel Hydraulics”, McGraw-Hill, 1959.
2) French, R., “Open Channel Hydraulics”, McGraw-Hill, 1986.
3) Henderson, F.M., “Open Channel Flow”, Macmillan, 1966.
Last Update
17-01-2025
