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 | ✔ | ✔ | |