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Course Description
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Course Name
Hydraulic Engineering
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Civil Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
16 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
This course aims to develop an understanding of flow in pipelines: laminar & turbulent flow - Reynolds; head losses in pipelines & fittings; the design of pipe systems. Pump selection. Open channel flow: the steady flow equations; Froude; uniform, gradually & rapidly varied flow; hydraulic structures, e.g. flumes, weirs, spillways and control gates.48 lectures, 10 tutorials, 2 practicals
DP requirements: A minimum course mark of two thirds of the class average is required.
Assessment: June examination 3 hours. A sub-minimum of 40 % is required in the final exam paper.
Course Entry Requirements: CIV2040S: Fluid Mechanics (DP)
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.