CivE 739
Open Channel Flow
Description
This course provides a comprehensive engineering approach to the principles, analysis, and design of open channel flow systems. Students will explore the fundamental physics governing free-surface flows, developing the theoretical foundation necessary to analyze and solve complex, real-world hydraulic problems.The curriculum transitions from theoretical mechanics to practical engineering applications, emphasizing the design of sustainable and efficient hydraulic structures. Additionally, students will gain hands-on, industry-relevant experience in computational hydraulics by developing and implementing both one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) numerical flow models to simulate diverse flow conditions.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe different open channel flow conditions including uniform flow, gradually varied flow, rapidly varied flow, steady flow, and unsteady flow.- Analyse theoretical and practical open channel flow problems.
- Apply fundamental knowledge learned in this course to solve practical design problems.
- Describe the governing equations for one- and two-dimensional flow.
- Implement best practices to develop a 1D or 2D open channel flow model.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 3 | 37.8 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| B1 - 2026/2027 - Winter - Vincent McFarlane |
| 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 |