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Explore the application of fluid mechanics in developing structures involving water. Learn about extending water networks, hydropower, cooling systems for power plants, discharge into the environment, and flood control. Engage in project work, labs, and team activities.
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Hydraulic Engineering “The application of fluid mechanics and other science and engineering disciplines in the development of structures, projects, and systems involving water.”
Hydraulic Engineering Projects • Extension of water distribution and wastewater collection networks into new subdivisions • Hydropower • China, Turkey, Canada, India... • Cooling water for nuclear and fossil fuel power plants • Cooling water for Cornell • Discharge of water into the environment • Flood control
Course Overview • Course web • Syllabus • Homework • Project • Labs • Team formation survey
Introductions... • My name • About me! • a hobby, or • what I did over break, or • what I like to do when I’m not doing coursework
Schedule Section • Thursday afternoon 2:30-4:30 • Friday afternoon 2:30-4:30 • Monday evening 7:30-9:30