University of Portland Bulletin 2019-2020

CE 565 Open Channel Flow

Advanced design of lined or rigid boundary channels, unlined or erodible channels, weirs, spillways, stilling basins, culverts & other hydraulic structures. Students analyze gradually varied flow conditions. Hydraulic analysis, including specific energy, momentum, critical depth, and uniform flow. Advanced topics in open channel flow. Complete a special project that will be presented as a lecture. Basic knowledge of hydraulics recommended.