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Hydraulics (2500216) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

This course will provide knowledge of hydraulics and its application to pressure conduction and open channel systems and the ability to apply it to the solving of engineering problems. The applications of the fluid equations of motion to engineering cases related to pressure and open channel conduits will be shown. It will show how to solve pressure flow problems (pipes) including auxiliary elements such as pumps, elbows and valves and the flow of open channel water will be analyzed, in natural (rivers) and artificial channels. 1. Understand and know how to apply the laws of hydrostatics and the equations of fluid motion to engineering cases. 2. Solve problems of piping systems including pumping and auxiliary elements such as elbows and valves. 3. Analyze the free sheet water flow in geometries or basic conditions. Hydraulics. Students will be introduced to hydrostatics and then the main equations that govern water transport will be analyzed. Will apply these to pressure and free sheet conduction systems to solve problems in the field of environmental engineering.

Competencies

Especific

Recognize the biological bases and foundations of the plant and animal field in engineering: notions of genetics, biochemistry and metabolism, physiology, organisms and environment, population dynamics, flows of matter and energy and changes in ecosystems, biodiversity, principles of the kinetics of microbial growth and reactor theory.

Obtain basic knowledge about the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and basic numerical calculation and applied to engineering.

Apply the fundamental concepts of statistics and randomness of physical, social and economic phenomena, as well as uncertainty and decision-making techniques.

Enhance the capacity of spatial vision and identify the techniques of graphic representation, topography, photogrammetry, cartography, remote sensing and Geographic Information systems.

Describe and apply the techniques of analysis of physical, chemical and biological parameters; Integrate the experimental evidence found in field and / or laboratory data with the theoretical knowledge and interpret its results.

Formulate the principles of fluid mechanics and the fundamentals of continuous medium mechanics.

Identify the concepts and technical aspects linked to the conduit systems, both in pressure and in free sheet and apply them to the water supply transport networks; pumping systems; unit networks; separative networks; Avenues prevention systems in urban areas and analysis of tools for the recovery of altered river and coastal spaces.

Describe the processes linked to the water cycle: atmospheric circulation and rain formation; rain transformation into runoff; and apply them to surface and underground hydrology associated with avenues risk, surface water pollution, aquifer management and groundwater pollution.

Generic

Identify, formulate and solve problems related to environmental engineering.

Apply the functions of consulting, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation of any action in the territory in the field of environmental engineering.

To use in any action in the territory proven methods and accredited technologies, in order to achieve the greatest efficiency respect for the environment and the protection of the safety and health of workers and users.

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 45h 75.00 %
Medium group 15h 25.00 %
Self Study 90h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of 4 hours a week of face-to-face classes in which approximately 2 to 3 hours are dedicated to theory classes in which the lecturer explains the basic concepts and materials of the subject, presents examples and the rest of the time exercises are carried out and problems are solved with greater interaction with the students. Practical exercises are carried out to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Support material is used in the form of a detailed teaching plan via the ATENEA virtual campus: contents, schedule of assessment and directed learning activities and bibliography. Although most of the sessions will be taught in the language indicated in the guide, sessions with the support of other guest experts may be conducted in another language.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The grade for the subject is obtained from the continuous assessment grades. Continuous assessment consists of different activities, both individual and group, of an additive and formative nature, carried out during the course (inside and outside the classroom). The assessment tests consist of questions on concepts associated with the learning objectives of the subject in terms of knowledge or understanding, and a set of application exercises. The final grade (NF) is obtained by applying the following expression: NF = 0.62 - NA + 0.38 - NC Where -NA: arithmetic mean of the ordinary assessment tests -NC: arithmetic mean of the activities proposed by the lecturers throughout the course. The student may waive the continuous assessment process either by notifying the lecturer responsible in writing at the beginning of the course or by not attending 20% of the NC activities. In this case, the NF of the subject will be calculated as follows: NF = NA Grading criteria and admission to re-evaluation: Students failed in the ordinary assessment who have regularly sat the assessment tests for the failed subject will have the option to sit a re-evaluation test in the period set in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed the re-evaluation test of a subject and students who have been graded as failed may not sit the re-evaluation test of a subject. The maximum grade in the case of sitting the re-evaluation exam shall be five (5.0). The non-attendance of a student summoned to the re-evaluation test, held in the fixed period, may not give rise to the taking of another test at a later date. Extraordinary evaluations will be carried out for those students who, due to accredited force majeure, have not been able to take any of the continuous assessment tests. These tests must be authorised by the corresponding Head of Studies, at the request of the teacher responsible for the subject, and will be held within the corresponding academic period.

Test Rules

If any of the continuous assessment activities are not performed in the scheduled period, it will be considered as a zero score.

Office Hours

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Bibliography

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