1.2 - Importance of Experimental Investigations
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What is the primary purpose of experimental investigations in hydraulic engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how experiments differ from theoretical calculations.
Define similitude in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where findings can be generalized.
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What is one primary reason experiments are essential in hydraulic engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of data in validating theories.
Dimensional analysis is used to...
💡 Hint: Consider how reducing complexity aids researchers.
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Discuss how you might apply the principles of similitude to design a new water treatment plant. Outline the steps you would take.
💡 Hint: Link laboratory outcomes to variations in the environment you expect.
Propose a set of experiments to determine the impact of sediment size on pressure drop in pipe flow. Include details on how you would control variables.
💡 Hint: Be clear on which conditions will affect your tests and how you'll hold them steady.
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