CivE 739

Open Channel Flow


Description

This course is focused on the principles of open channel flow, including: open channel flow classifications; energy and momentum principles; critical flow; uniform, gradually varied, and rapidly varied flow; unsteady flow; and flood routing. Students will learn the theory required to analyze and solve open channel flow problems, and will gain experience modelling open channel flows using industry standard software.

Learning Outcomes

Acquire fundamental knowledge of open channel hydraulics including uniform flow, gradually varied flow, rapidly varied flow, unsteady flow, and flood routing
Analyse and solve theoretical open channel flow problems
Understand fundamental open channel flow principles and apply them to solving practical issues
Understand and apply best practices for modelling open channel flows

Lecture Seminar Lab Credits Total AU
3 0/1 0/1 3 37.8
M % NS % CS % ES % ED %

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Undergraduate Program(s)


Sections & Respective Instructors

B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Vincent McFarlane
A1 - 2024/2025 - Fall - Vincent McFarlane
B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Wenming (William) Zhang
B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Wenming (William) Zhang