Course
Syllabus- Fall
2010-2011
Applied Science University
Faculty: Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering
Course Title
Credit Hours
Fluid Mechanics and
Hydraulics Laboratory
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Coordinator
Name
Dr. Zain M. AlHouri
Course
No.
805352
Prerequisite
Year
(semester)
2010 (1)
Lec./Lab.
Credit
Lab: 1
CE 805351
Teaching Assistant
Room No.
E-mail
Office Hours
Eng. Rana Alshaf’ee
114
z_alhouri@asu.edu.jo
12:00 – 1:30 S T
Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to supplement the lecture section of Fluid Mechanics, 805351, with practical
application of concepts presented in the lecture. The course aims to introduce new issues such as the
development of experimental skills and error analysis.
Course Description:
This course is composed of a set of selected experiments about general fluid mechanics. The Lab
experiments will be mostly coordinate with the lecture. The experiments will be either performed in groups
or by the instructor. Individual class work will be strongly encouraged as well as teamwork.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of this course should lead to the following learning outcomes:
1) Understand the basic concepts and application of fluid mechanics
2) Knowledge of the properties of fluid (e.g. density, viscosity, compressibility) and use how them in practical
fluid calculations.
3) Calculate forces on a submerged structure in a static fluid
4) Use Euler’s and Bernoulli’s Equations to calculate pressure variations in accelerating fluids.
5) Students capable of connecting what they learned during the fluid mechanics course to experimental application
in fluid
6) Measure and calculate pressure in engineered systems.
7) Utilize Poiseuille’s Law (laminar low) and the Moody Diagram (turbulent flow) to analyze frictional losses in
pipeline systems.
8) Evaluate head loss in pipes and conduits
9) Learn how to present the results in an engineering report format
Grade Distribution:
Assessment
Grade
Reports
30 %
Quizes
Mid term Exam (1)
Final Exam
5%
25 %
40 %
(1)
Date
Lab reports are due one week following the session during
which the experiment is performed.
To be announced
To be announced
To be announced
Missed examinations may be made up only if the reason for missing was illness or some other emergency.
Reading List
Text Book
[1] Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Manual, Dr.Zain Al-Houri and Eng. Rana Al-Shafe',
Applied Science Private University 2010.
References
[1] Crow, C.T., Elger, D.F., Barbara, C. W., Roberson, J.A., Engineering Fluid
Mechanics, 9th ed., John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2010.
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Course
Syllabus- Fall
2010-2011
Applied Science University
Faculty: Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering
Laboratory Schedule
Exp.#
Experiment Topic
Reference
Assessment
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Measurement of Density, and Viscosity of Liquids
Exp. 1
Report 1
2
Center of Pressure on a Plane Surface
Exp. 2
Report 2
3
Velocity Distribution of a Jet
Exp. 3
Report 3
4
Osborne Reynolds Number
Exp. 4
Report 4
5
Friction Losses in Pipe Fittings
Exp. 5
Report 5
6
Flow through Venturi meter
Exp. 6
Report 6
7
Series and Parallel Pumps
Exp. 7
Report 7
8
Channel Flow-Discharge Over a Sharp Crested Overshot
Weir
Exp. 8
Report 8
9
Channel Flow-Discharge beneath a Sluice Gate
Exp. 9
Report 9
10
Water Hammer
Exp.10
Report 10
Report
Submission Policy
 Lab reports are due one week following the session during which the experiment is
performed.
 Late reports will not be accepted.
 All reports are to be done on a clean white A4 paper.
 Lab report grading will be based on completeness, neatness, grammar, and spelling
and formatting. The report must have a professional appearance.
 The report should be your original writing and your original data analysis. DO NOT
copy text and data analysis from other students.
 Put your name, the experiment name and number, and the date the Lab report is due at
the center of the cover page
Academic
Dishonesty
DO NOT CHEAT.
Discussing and exchanging ideas about the Lab experiment is encouraged, however, all
reports should be done individually. If you copy a report from someone else, you will get
a ZERO on that report.
Attendance
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every Lab. You must not be absent for more
than two Labs.
Basic Report
Format
Miscellaneous
The basic report format should be as follows:
1. Cover page
2. A statement of the purpose of the experiment
3. A brief description of the procedure
4. Raw data collected and names of personnel taking the data
5. Calculations
6. Results and
7. Discussions of the results and sources of error if any
8. Conclusions
9. References
Please turn off your cell phone prior to entering the class or put it on a silence mode
Bring your calculator with you to the Lab
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