Application of fluid mechanics principles to water engineering applications such as the design of pipe system networks, head-loss in pipes,open channel flow, water surface profiles, hydraulic design of culverts, analysis and modelling of surface hydrological processes, design of stormwater system, and groundwater investigation.

The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/

This paper is taught using a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical exercises. This paper includes four main parts.

The first part focuses on Pipe Hydraulics. This section starts with flow principles in single pipelines and expands to the analysis and design of complex water distribution systems.

The second part concentrates on Open Channel Hydraulics. After studying the principles of flow in open channels, this section follows by designing hydraulic structures such as culverts.

The third part of the paper concentrates on Hydrology Engineering and provides the required information for hydrological processes, including rainfall, infiltration, rainfall-runoff models, and design of the stormwater system.

The last part of the paper deals with Groundwater Hydraulics and gives valuable information about groundwater investigations and pumping test design.

Assessed work involves completing three laboratory reports. Each report is expected to include the following materials: original data, graphs and analysis, and interpretation of the results. Marking criteria will be provided to help you with preparing the reports.

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