Apr 19, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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CE 3420 - Applied Hydraulics & Hydrology


Flow and pressure distribution in multi-loop networks, dynamics of flow in pumps and turbines, uniform and nonuniform flow in open channels, culvert hydraulics, hydrologic cycle, groundwater flow, surface flows, and water storage.

Requisites: CE 3400 and (4000 or concurrent)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be introduced to basics of hydrogeology.
  • Students will be introduced to statistical methods used in hydrology.
  • Students will become familiarized with the principles of open channel flow.
  • Students will learn about pumps, turbines, and pipe flow.
  • Students will learn about surface flows measurements and unit hydrograph.
  • Students will learn how to design storage structures such as dams and reservoirs.
  • Students will learn how to determine and forecast water demand for a community.
  • Students will understand elements of hydrologic cycle.



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