NG2S114 - Analytical and Hydraulic Methods 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S114
Module Title: Analytical and Hydraulic Methods
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Built Environment and Civil Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Civil Engineering
Module Leader: David Baxter
Module Team: Luan Al-Haddad, Sarah Moses
First Intended Intake: MAY 2017 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100148 - civil engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To provide a sound overview and understanding of fluid flow behaviour and measurement.

To enable the student to develop and extend their mathematical ability to solve a range of advanced civil engineering problems.

Content Summary

Revision of fluid properties and hydrostatics

Equations of fluid flow: Conservation of mass, momentum and energy.

Application of Bernoulli’s equation and use of total head hydraulic tube systems.

Use of obstruction meters for fluid flow measurement in pipelines: theory and practice.

Calculus of more than one independent variable, first order partial differentiation; application to small changes and errors.

Analytical solution of first order differential equations of the form dy/dx = f(x) and dy/dx = f(x).g(y). Applications.

Solution of systems of linear equations by using determinants and matrix decomposition methods.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 40
Practical classes and workshops 8
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 52
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate competence in project work through application, research, analysis and interpretation of results.
LO2 Use advanced mathematical skills for the analysis, modelling and solution of civil engineering problems.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 Coursework Report 0 2000 40 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 Exam 150 N/A 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1

Reading List

L. Hamil - Understanding Hydraulics, latest edition: Palgrave.

J. F. Douglas, J. M. Gasiorek, J. A. Swafield and L. Jack - Fluid Mechanics, latest edition: Prentice Hall.

Stroud, K. A. & Booth DJ - Engineering Mathematics, latest edition: Palgrave.

Bird J. - Higher Engineering Mathematics, latest edition: Newnes.