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Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
Explore and master the fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
You've not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.Chapter 1
Basics of Fluid Mechanics – I
The chapter covers the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics, including properties such as viscosity, density, and specific weight. It explains the significance of these properties in understanding fluid behavior under various conditions, including static and dynamic states. Basic equations and dimensions related to fluid properties are also introduced, along with practical applications and problem-solving examples involving viscosity and shear stress.
Chapter 2
Basics of Fluid Mechanics- 1 (Contnd.)
Fluid mechanics encompasses various properties and phenomena associated with fluids, including their behaviors under different conditions. Key concepts such as viscosity, bulk modulus of elasticity, and surface tension are explored alongside their mathematical descriptions and applications. The chapter also discusses gas laws, particularly isothermal and isentropic processes, and examines calculations related to pressures and temperatures within compressed fluids.
Chapter 3
Basics of fluid mechanics - I (Contd.)
The chapter delves into fluid statics, particularly the variation of pressure with depth in a liquid. It discusses how pressure exerted by a fluid increases with depth due to the weight of the fluid above and emphasizes the principles of Pascal's law. The implications of pressure variation are explored in the context of practical applications, such as dam design and atmospheric pressure measurement.
Chapter 4
Introduction to Barometers
The chapter discusses the principles of barometers and manometers, focusing on the measurement of atmospheric and gauge pressure. It explains the concepts of pressure variation in different forms of fluids and introduces the derivation of equations governing these measurements. Additionally, it highlights real-world applications of these devices in fluid mechanics and the significance of using denser fluids.
Chapter 5
Basics of Fluid Mechanics- 1 (Contnd.)
This chapter covers the basics of fluid mechanics with a focus on pressure measurement using manometers and the calculation of pressure differences in fluid systems. It presents various problems related to pressure in fluid tanks and manometers, detailing the steps to arrive at solutions using fundamental principles of fluid mechanics.
Chapter 6
Fluid Statics 2 Overview
This chapter focuses on the fundamental concepts of fluid statics, specifically surface forces and body forces. It covers the forces exerted on plane and curved surfaces, the determination of buoyant force, and the calculation of resultant forces and center of pressure. The important relationships involving pressure, area, and centroid are established to support the understanding of these concepts.
Chapter 7
Basics of fluid mechanics-I(Cont.)
The chapter emphasizes the basic principles of fluid mechanics as they relate to hydraulic engineering. It explores calculations involving resultant forces on curved surfaces, the concept of buoyant force, and pressure dynamics in fluids. Real-world examples and problem-solving methods are used to demonstrate the principles effectively.
Chapter 8
Basics of Fluid Mechanics – II
The chapter covers the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, focusing on fluid kinematics and velocity fields, specifically exploring the concepts of Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions of flow. It discusses dimensional flow analysis, distinguishing between steady and unsteady flows, as well as one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional flows. Important properties such as velocity, pressure, and density are treated within the framework of field representation.
Chapter 9
Uniform and Non-Uniform Flows
The chapter explains the concepts of uniform and non-uniform flow, highlighting their definitions and implications. It contrasts uniform flow, where fluid properties remain constant in space, with non-uniform flow, where these properties vary from one point to another. The significance of streamlines and the no-slip condition in fluid mechanics are also discussed, culminating in a practical exercise on evaluating streamlines in a given flow field.
Chapter 10
Basics of Fluid Mechanics – II (contd.,)
Fluid mechanics involves understanding concepts such as path lines, streak lines, and stagnation points. Key aspects include observing how fluid particles move through different flow conditions and the critical nature of points where velocity becomes zero, known as stagnation points. The chapter also delves into accelerations and the continuity equation, highlighting the relationship between mass flow rates in steady flow conditions.
Chapter 11
Basics of Fluids Mechanics-II (Contd.)
The chapter covers the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, focusing on concepts of rotational and irrotational flow as well as the application of the continuity equation. It introduces the definitions and mathematical representations of stream functions and potential functions, crucial for analyzing fluid flow in engineering contexts. Additionally, practical problems exemplifying these concepts are provided to enhance understanding.
Chapter 12
Basics of Fluids Mechanics-II (Contd.)
The chapter covers the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, focusing on concepts of rotational and irrotational flow as well as the application of the continuity equation. It introduces the definitions and mathematical representations of stream functions and potential functions, crucial for analyzing fluid flow in engineering contexts. Additionally, practical problems exemplifying these concepts are provided to enhance understanding.
Chapter 13
Basics of fluid mechanics-II (contd.)
The chapter delves into the fundamentals of fluid dynamics, notably Bernoulli's equation, discussing its derivation and application along a streamline. It highlights the critical assumptions for using Bernoulli’s equation, such as frictionless and steady flow, and includes various applications like the stagnation tube and pitot tube. Moreover, it emphasizes the concepts of hydraulic grade line and energy grade line, laying a groundwork for understanding flow dynamics in civil engineering contexts.
Chapter 14
Fluid Dynamics
The chapter delves into the fundamentals of fluid dynamics, focusing on the Reynolds transport theorem, which establishes the relationship between extensive and intensive properties of fluid flow. Key principles such as continuity, Bernoulli's equation, and the properties of fluid motion are discussed, emphasizing their application in solving fluid dynamics problems. The derived equations provide a foundational understanding necessary for advanced studies in fluid mechanics.
Chapter 15
Conservation of Momentum
The chapter focuses on the principles of momentum conservation and the application of Reynolds transport theorem to derive conservation equations for mass and linear momentum in fluid mechanics. It includes practical examples and exercises to illustrate these concepts. The study emphasizes the use of control volumes in analyzing fluid systems and provides insights into the relationship between pressure forces and fluid motion.
Chapter 16
Introduction to Laminar and Turbulent Flow
The chapter discusses laminar and turbulent flow, emphasizing their distinctions based on speed and Reynolds number. It explores the conditions under which each flow type occurs in natural systems and provides mathematical definitions, focusing on the Reynolds number's significance. Important properties of laminar flow in circular pipes, including velocity profiles and calculation methodologies, are also detailed.
Chapter 17
Laminar and Turbulent Flow (Contnd.)
The chapter explores the principles of laminar flow in pipes and between parallel plates, detailing the calculations needed to analyze flow characteristics such as pressure difference, velocity profiles, and shear stresses. It includes worked examples to demonstrate the application of theoretical concepts, and emphasizes practical exercises to solidify understanding of fluid dynamics in engineering contexts.
Chapter 18
Laminar and turbulent flow (Cond.)
The chapter discusses the fundamentals of laminar and turbulent flow in hydraulic engineering, detailing the characteristics, governing equations, and practical implications of each flow condition. Key problems are solved to illustrate the application of related concepts, such as maximum velocity, pressure drop, shear stress, and terminal velocity of particles in fluid. Moreover, it introduces Reynolds decomposition to describe turbulent flow, emphasizing the transition between laminar and turbulent regimes.
Chapter 19
Laminar and Turbulent Flow (Contd.)
The chapter focuses on shear stresses in turbulent flow, detailing the Boussinesq model which introduces the concept of eddy viscosity. It discusses Reynolds' shear stress theories and Prandtl's mixing length theory, highlighting how shear stress in turbulent flows is significantly influenced by turbulence. Furthermore, it elucidates the relationship between kinematic quantities and flow characteristics in fluid dynamics, particularly in pipes.
Chapter 20
Introduction to Turbulent Flow
The chapter explores the dynamics of turbulent flow, detailing the contrast between laminar and turbulent profiles, introducing the concept of shear stress in fluid dynamics, and discussing key layers in turbulent flow. It emphasizes using practical examples, including the calculation of shear stress at the wall and the analysis of boundary characteristics such as roughness and smoothness.
Chapter 21
Hydraulic Engineering
The final lecture on turbulent and laminar flows focuses on turbulent flow in smooth pipes and presents mathematical equations to describe the velocity distribution. It discusses rough pipes, estimating roughness height with practical examples and introduces integrations to calculate average velocity in both smooth and rough scenarios. The lecture emphasizes key equations and problem-solving in hydraulic engineering.
Chapter 22
Turbulent Pipe Flow
The chapter covers the concepts of velocity profiles in turbulent pipe flow, distinguishing between smooth and rough pipes, and discusses physical principles of the power law velocity profile and its limitations. A method for calculating average velocity in a pipe using a specific velocity profile is detailed, exemplifying a rigorous approach for fluid mechanics problems.