4 credits
20.0 h + 15.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Soares Frazao Sandra;
Language
English
Prerequisites
A good knowledge of basic hydraulics or fluid mechanics and open-channel flows (as taught e.g. in LGCIV1051 and LGCIV2051) is an asset but is not mandatory.
Main themes
Mathematical models and numerical resolution of transient flows in contexts such as:
- Water distribution networks
- Open-channel flows
- Natural rivers with morphological evolution
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | Contribution of the course to the program objectives (N°) AA1.1, AA1.2, AA2.1, AA2.2, AA2.3, AA2.4, AA2.5, AA3.1, AA3.2, AA3.3, AA4.2, AA4.4, AA5.2, AA5.3, AA5.6 Specific learning outcomes of the course More precisely, at the end of the course, the student will be able to :
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The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
1. Transient flows in pressurized pipe networks :
- Water hammer : rigid column theory
- Pressure waves
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One-dimensional flows
- Saint-venant equations, solutions by the method of characteristics
- Wave speed analysis
- Positive and negative waves - Two-dimensional flow equations
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Numerical methods
- Finite-differences : Harten, Mac Cormack
- Finite-volume and shock-capturing methods
- Application : dam-break flow
- Numerical models (finite-differences, finite-volumes)
- Non-equilibrium sediment transport
- Applications : dam-break flows over mobile beds
Teaching methods
Theoretical courses and practical exercises through small projects
Evaluation methods
Continuous evaluation through home works and projects, and oral examination
Online resources
Moodle web site with Powerpoint slides, partial lecture notes and other useful documents.
Faculty or entity
GC
