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Department of Civil Engineering, REC

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Rajput R.K. "Strength of Materials (Mechanics of Solids)", S.Chand & company Ltd., New Delhi,
2010.
nd
2. Egor P Popov, ―Engineering Mechanics of Solids‖, 2 edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2012.

REFERENCES:
1. Kazimi S.M.A, ―Solid Mechanics‖, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2003.
2. William A .Nash, ―Theory and Problems of Strength of Materials‖, Schaum‘s Outline Series, Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2007.
3. PunmiaB.C."Theory of Structures" (SMTS) Vol I&II, Laxmi Publishing Pvt Ltd, New Delhi 2004.
4. Rattan.S.S., "Strength of Materials", Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.

CE17403 APPLIED HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING L T P C

2 2 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the concepts of fluid mechanics in addressing problems on open channels and
uniform flow.
 To formulate the different types of flow profiles and its computation.
 To gain knowledge on RVF, its types and surges in flow.
 To enhance the knowledge of working principles of turbine and its classifications.
 To learn the principles behind the working of pumps and its classifications.

UNIT I UNIFORM FLOW 9+3
Definition and differences between pipe flow and open channel flow - Types of Flow - Properties of open
channel - Velocity distribution in open channel - Steady uniform flow: Chezy equation, Manning equation -
Best hydraulic sections for uniform flow – Wide open channel - Specific energy and specific force – Critical
flow.

UNIT II GRADUALLY VARIED FLOW 9+3
Dynamic equations of gradually varied flows – Types of flow profiles - Classifications: Computation by
Direct step method and Standard step method – Control section – Break in Grade – Computation.
UNIT III RAPIDLY VARIED FLOW 9+3
Application of the momentum equation for RVF - Hydraulic jumps - Types - Energy dissipation – Celerity –
Rapidly varied unsteady flows (positive and negative surges)
UNIT IV TURBINES 9+3
Impact of Jet on flat, curved plates, Stationary and Moving – Classification of Turbines – Pelton wheel –
Francis turbine – Kaplan turbine - Draft tube and cavitation - Specific speed – Characteristic Curves of
Turbines

UNIT V PUMPS 9+3
Classification of Pumps - Centrifugal pumps – Work done - Minimum speed to start the pump - NPSH -
Multistage pumps – Characteristics curve - Reciprocating pumps - Negative slip - Indicator diagrams and its
variations – Air vessels - Savings in work done.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS + 15 TUTORIALS

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