ce320a

CE 320A - Hydraulics Laboratory		Spring 2012

Texts:	1. Schuring, J.R., and Shu, W.P., Hydraulics Laboratory Manual, 2010 2. Franzini and Finnemore, Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0-07-243202-0
Instructor:	Dr. John Schuring, Office: 225 Colton Hall; Office Hours: Tues. 4-5, Thurs, 10-12, other hours by appointment, Contact: 973-596-5849 schuring@njit.edu
Prerequisite: CE 320 is pre-requisite or co-requisite.

Week	Topic	Assignment	Report*
Jan. 23	General Orientation and Lab Safety; Manometer Principles (1)	Safety Procedures	LP
Jan. 30	Continuity and Flow Measurement (1)	Lab 4	LP
Feb. 6	Viscosity of Liquids (6)	Lab 1	LR
Feb. 13	Hydrostatics: Archimedes Principle of Buoyancy (6)	Lab 3	LR
Feb. 20	Bernoulli's Principle and Equation: . Torricelli and Bernoulli Tank Exp. (6) . Venturi Appartatus (4)	Lab 5	LP
Feb. 27	Weir Flow (6)	Lab 9	LP
Mar. 5	Pipe Phenomena . Friction Loss and Minor Losses (Class Exp.)	Lab 7	LR
Mar. 19	Hydraulic Jump and Translatory Waves& Water Hammer . Flow Visualization Chamber (Class demo)) . C4 Flume (1) . F1-10 Bench (1)	Lab 8	LP
Mar. 26	Stream Gauging - Field Exercise (6)	Lab 12	LP
Apr.2	Manning's Equation (1)	Handout	GR
April 9	Centrifugal Pump Network (1) Student-Designed Hydraulics Experiment Intro.	Lab 10 Lab 13	LP
April 16	Student-Designed Hydraulics Experiment (cont.)	Lab 13
April 23	Student-Designed Hydraulics Experiment (cont.)	Lab 13
April 30	Student-Designed Hydraulics Presentation	Lab 13	GR
May 3-8	FINAL EXAM PERIOD (no final in this course)

* Legend of Report Type:
LR = Individual lab report
LP = Individual lab problem
GR = Group lab report

Note: Students will be consulted on any substantial changes to the course syllabus.
Changes will be discussed and announced in advance.

Introduction: Welcome to the CEE Hydraulics Laboratory. This is the place where you will
put to the test the theory that you are learning in the classroom. The Hydraulics Laboratory
course (CE 320A) is designed to complement the lecture portions of the three water-oriented
courses: Fluid Mechanics (CE 320), Water Resources (CE 321), and Hydraulics Engineering
(CE 322). The specific objectives of this course are to provide the student with an opportunity to:

1. Explore the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics through experimentation;
2. Demonstrate and analyze key hydraulic phenomena using hands-on physical
devices and computer modeling;
3. Investigate engineering design principles for pipe networks, open channel systems,
and ground water regimes;
4. Develop skills for analyzing experimental data and working in teams;
5. Learn to design a custom hydraulics experiment.

Fortunately, many real world hydraulic phenomena can be easily simulated at a reduced laboratory
scale. This is due to the fact that fluids adhere quite closely to the principles of engineering similitude.
Thus, the experiments in the CEE Hydraulics Laboratory provide an excellent opportunity for you to
visualize and analyze the very same hydraulic phenomena that you are studying in class and will apply
as practicing engineers.

Laboratory Assignments: Lab assignments will be given weekly and lab reports must be handed in by 2:30 p.m. of the following class, unless otherwise announced. Late assignments will not be accepted. Some lab reports will be written and submitted individually by the student. In completing individual reports, students in the same group will share data, although all analyses and written text must be the student’s own work.* Several group-written reports will be assigned during the semester. For some experiments, an abbreviated assignment in a “lab problem” format will be used.

*Honor Code: Students are advised that the NJIT Honor Code will be upheld in this course, and
any violations will be brought to the immediate attention of the Dean of Students.

Grading Basis: Lab Reports and Lab Problems = 90%; Attendance & Class Participation = 10%

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

CE 320A – Hydraulics Laboratory

Description:

            The course explores the principles of fluid mechanics through laboratory experiments,
            Investigates, various hydraulic phenomena with both physical and computer models.
            and demonstrates basic civil engineering design principles for pipe networks, open
            channel systems, and ground water regimes.

Prerequisites: CE 320 is prerequisite or corequisite.

Textbook(s)/Materials Required:

Laboratory Notes.

Course Objectives:

1. Learn the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics through experimentation.

2. Demonstrate hydraulic principles used in engineering design with hands-on physical devices and computer modeling.

3. Develop skills for analyzing experimental data, designing and conducting experiments, and working in teams.

Topics:

Orientation and Lab Safety

Fluid Properties: Viscosity, Surface Tension, and Capillarity

Hydrostatics: Archimedes Principle of Buoyancy: Pressure on a Submerged Gate

Reynold’s Number

Bermoulli’s Theorem; Minor Losses

Fluid Momentum and Drag on Bridge Piers

Pipe Network: A comparative Analysis

Water Hammer

Pump Experiment

Flow over Weirs

Open Channel Flow and Hydraulic Jump

Stream Gauging and Sediment Transport (Stream Table)

Aquifer Properties: Porosity and Permeability

Ground Water Modeling

Schedule: Laboratory – 3 hour class, once per week

Professional Component: Engineering Topics

Program Objectives Addressed: 1, 2

Prepared By: Prof. Schuring Date: 11/06

Course Objectives Matrix – CE 320A Hydraulics Laboratory

Strategies and Actions	Student Learning Outcomes	Outcomes (a-n)	Prog. Object.	Assessment Methods/Metrics
Course Objective 1: Learn the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics through experimentation.
Conduct experiments that measure fluid viscosity, capillarity, surface tension, and pressure.	Understand the physical characteristics and basic properties of a fluid.	a, b	1	Class participation, lab reports.
Apply different fluid measuring systems including transducers, rotameters, bordon-tube gages, weirs, sight-glasses, and hook-and point gages.	Familiarization with the various fluid measurement systems, including their advantages and disadvantages.	a, b, k	1	Class participation, lab reports.
Course Objective 2: Demonstrate hydraulic principles used in engineering design with hands-on physical devices and computer modeling.
Conduct experiments involving closed conduit flow, open channel flow, and groundwater flow.	Understand the physical principles that govern the design of hydraulic engineering systems.	a, b, c, e, k	1	Class participation, lab reports.
Analyze experiments using hand calculations and computer models.	Ability to make theoretical predictions and compare them with actual experimental measurements.	a, b, c, k	1	Class participation, lab reports.
Course Objective 3: Develop skills for analyzing experimental data, designing and conducting experiments, and working in teams.
Conduct fully interactive hydraulics experiments.	Learn the proper procedures for experimental set-up, operation, measurement, adjustment, data gathering, and data reduction.	a, b	1	Class participation, lab reports.
Perform experiments in student groups that require exchange and analysis of data during the laboratory period, as well as after class.	Understand the value of teamwork in solving scientific and engineering problems.	b, d, e	1, 2	Class participation, lab reports.
Students select/identify a problem topic, design and conduct their own experiment and present their findings.	Learn to use the laboratory to solve unique engineering problems.	a, c, d, e, g	1, 2	Lab report and oral presentation.
Prepare written laboratory reports.	Ability to present experimental results using explanatory text, data tables, and graphs.	a, b, g	1, 2	Lab reports.

CEE Mission, Program Objectives and Program Outcomes

The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is:

· to educate a diverse student body to be employed in the engineering profession

· to encourage research and scholarship among our faculty and students

· to promote service to the engineering profession and society

Our program objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni.

1 – Engineering Practice: Recent alumni will successfully engage in the practice of civil engineering within industry, government, and private practice, working in a wide array of technical specialties including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources.

2 – Professional Growth: Recent alumni will advance their skills through professional growth and development activities such as graduate study in engineering, professional registration, and continuing education; some graduates will transition into other professional fields such as business and law through further education.

3 – Service: Recent alumni will perform service to society and the engineering profession through membership and participation in professional societies, government, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors.

Our program outcomes are what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of their graduation:

(a) ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
(b) ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as interpret data
(c) ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of ethical and professional responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
(l) an understanding of management and leadership principles and techniques
(m) take the FE examination as the first step toward professional licensure
(n) an ability to find professional level employment or pursue an advanced degree

Strategies and Actions

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