UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO

Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

CIE 343 Hydraulics and Hydrology

Spring, 2017

Lecture classes: MWF 9:00-9:50, Hoch 114

Recitations and labs: Recitations: W 4:00-4:50, NSC 215, Labs: per your section registration
See lab schedule for information about weeks when CIE 343 labs are held.
Instructor: Dr. Igor Jankovic, 207 Jarvis Hall, ijankovi@buffalo.edu
Office hours: MW 1:00-1:50
Teaching assistant(s): Abdulrahman Hassaballah, L+C, ahassaba@buffalo.edu; Tashfia Mohona,
L, tashfiam@buffalo.edu; Arvid Masud, L+C, arvidmoh@buffalo.edu;
Mina Behrouz, C, minashah@buffalo.edu; Sam Hansen, L,
sjhansen@buffalo.edu; Jakub Rybicki, L, jakubryb@buffalo.edu, office
hours: 11-12 T R; L=Lab; C=Class (lectures)
Prerequisite(s): CIE 354 Fluid Mechanics. Passing of prerequisites is required and
enforced. See instructor if questions arise.
Course web site: You are required to visit Blackboard on a regular basis to stay informed of
all relevant course information. Some homework and various other
announcements will be available only via Blackboard. Backboard also
contains this syllabus, lecture notes, lab handouts and other documents.
Not everything will be made available on Blackboard. Hence, you need to
attend lectures AND check Blackboard on a regular basis.

Texts / Other Requirements:
A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (5th ed.), by D.F. Young,
B.R. Munson, T.H. Okiishi, and W.W. Huebsch, John Wiley and
Sons, 2011, ISBN 978-0-470-59679-1 (used in CIE 354)
Water Resources Engineering by L. Mayes published by John
Wiley & Sons Inc., 2010; 2nd edition (used for groundwater and
hydrology sections only).
Manual for CSEE Lab Reports
One lab notebook with carbon copies (may use one from a
previous class)
Safety glasses
White lab coat (full sleeve)

Catalog Description: Application of fundamentals of fluid mechanics to pressurized flow systems,

hydraulic machinery and open channel systems with introduction to hydraulic drag and surface/subsurface
hydrology. Topics include minor and major losses in laminar and turbulent flow, pipe networks, flow
measurements, pump and turbine operation and design, uniform and non-uniform open channel flow, surface
profiles, hydraulic drag formulas, introduction to steady groundwater flow with emphasis on well hydraulics
and introduction to hydrologic processes with detailed coverage of surface runoff.
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to apply fundamental principles mastered in fluid
mechanics to formulate and solve practical civil/environmental engineering problems including pressurized
systems (such as pipe networks), systems including multiple pumps and turbines, open channel systems and
hydrology. The emphasis in CIE 343 is placed on analysis of these systems. Elementary principles and basic
tools of surface and groundwater (subsurface) hydrology are covered for predictions of quantities and
distribution of ground water and surface waters. This introductory coverage is extended in CIE 444
(Hydrologic Engineering) that is offered in Fall semester and CIE 445 (Groundwater Engineering) that is
offered in Spring
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Course Learning Outcomes SO Assessment Tools

1. Formulate problem-solving strategies for a wide variety of a, e Homework and Exam
hydraulic and hydrologic engineering problems;
2. Solve hydraulic and hydrologic engineering problems analytically a, e, k Homework and Exam
and numerically, using spreadsheet approaches, and computer
software;
3. Complete few open-ended assignments involving practical hydraulic a, e, c, Homework and Exam
and hydrologic problems. k
4. Identify and discuss impacts of hydraulic and hydrologic g, h Homework
engineering solutions commonly encountered in practice;
5. Conduct and interpret laboratory experiments in hydraulics b, g Laboratory Reports
Contribution of CIE 343 towards fulfillment of Student Outcomes (SO):
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering
CIE 343 has Fluid Mechanics (CIE 354) as a prerequisite, and CIE 354 has as prerequisites Differential
Equations (MTH 306), and Statics (EAS 207). Thus, mathematics, basic mechanics, and fluid mechanics
are applied in CIE 343 to solve practical hydraulic and hydrologic problems.
(b) Design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data
Five laboratory experiments are included in CIE 343.
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability,
sustainability
CIE 343 includes pump operation analysis and design. Design of a single pump, and pumps in series and
parallel are covered, including all necessary design considerations.
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
By its very nature, Hydraulics and Hydrology is the application of science, mathematics, and engineering
principles (especially fluid mechanics) to practical hydraulic and hydrologic problems. Students must
identify the appropriate principles, formulate the problems, solve them, and interpret the results.
(g) Communicate effectively
In CIE 343, clarity and quality of written communications (homework assignments, laboratory reports)
affect student grades. Students are reminded on need to properly organize their work, include units on
numbers, label charts and use appropriate chart types, present appropriate numbers of significant digits,
state their assumptions and include other elements of proper written communications.
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
societal and environmental context
In CIE 343, global, economic, societal and environmental impacts of engineering solutions related to
hydraulics and hydrology are briefly discussed and may be covered by a homework assignment.
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
In CIE 343, students are introduced to and use the water distribution software, EPANET, that formulates
and solves numerically the governing equations related to pumping and storage. Other software and Excel
spreadsheets will be introduced as well for a variety of practical problems.
Relationship of Course to Student Outcomes (Course Assessment Matrix):

a b C d e f g h I J k
2 2 2 3 2 1 1
Contribution Level: Substantial = 3, Moderate = 2, and Limited = 1

Course Requirements: There will be approximately 9 homework assignments, 5 laboratory reports,

2 midterm tests and a final exam. While attendance in lectures and
recitations is not mandatory, students should recognize that class attendance
is required to do well in the course.

Homework: It is expected that students will do all homework individually

unless instructed otherwise. Homework will be due in class typically one
week after it is assigned. Specific dates will be posted on UBLearns when the
homework is assigned. Late homework will be accepted up to 1 day (24
hours) late, with a 20% penalty and must be submitted directly to the
instructor. If homework is due on a Friday, late homework must be submitted
by 9:00 on the following Monday. Homework will not be accepted by fax or
email except if approved in advance. Graded homework will be returned
during the lecture period. After class, graded homework will be placed in the
box labeled "CIE 343" outside 207 Jarvis Hall. All homework assignments
will be used in calculating the final grade, with the same weight assigned to
each assignment. Individual arrangements will be made with students who
have documented, legitimate absences which prevent them from submitting
their homework on time such as an illness requiring a doctor's visit, an
automobile accident, a family emergency, jury duty, participation in a
sanctioned university activity.

Laboratory Reports: 4 short individual and one full group lab report are
required. Details on how groups are formed will be announced during the
semester, as well as identification of the lab where group report is required.
Short individual reports must contain a brief methods section, full results and
brief discussion sections. These lab reports are limited to 6 pages, including
the title page that needs to be a separate page. Table of Contents page must
be excluded. Full group lab reports are limited to 12 pages including the title
page and the Table of Contents page. Full lab report sections need to follow
CSEE laboratory manual that is placed on UBlearns. See also two examples
placed on UBlearns.
Format of a few short lab reports may be changed during the semester to
exercise different genres of technical writing (such as memos). If such
changes are made, they will be announced on UBlearns.
Each student must attend and conduct lab work in the lab session he/she is
enrolled in.
Lab reports must be submitted via UBlearns as MS Word files using
SafeAssign. Labs are due exactly one week from the beginning of the lab
section when labs are conducted. Labs can be submitted one day late, with
20% penalty. This does include weekends: if a lab is due on Friday, late lab is
due on Saturday at the same time (beginning of lab section on Friday).
At the end of each lab, carbon copies of lab notebooks must be submitted.
See the appendix of the lab manual for guidance on preparation of the
notebook. Carbon copies must be turned in at the end of every weekly lab
session attended. Carbon copies of lab notebooks will not be accepted late;
turn them in at the end of every lab session. The notebooks will carry 20% of
 the grade for both individual and group lab reports. In case of group lab
report, individual notebooks must be submitted for each group member. That
portion of the lab grade will be individual. The remaining 80% of the grade
will come from group lab report and will be shared by all group members.
If a lab session is missed by the student due a valid reason with prior
approval of the Instructor or because of an emergency (see Homework rules),
it is the students responsibility to work with the TA to make up the lab
within 2 days of the scheduled date. If that is not possible, Instructor must be
notified via email.

A small bonus to lab reports grade may be added during the semester. If that
is done, the details will be announced at UBlearns.

Exams: Two midterms will be given. The final will be 2-hours long. All tests
should be taken at the announced time and place. Missed exams will be
assigned a grade of zero unless an acceptable excuse is provided to the
instructor prior to the exam. In cases of emergency, the instructor should be
notified as soon as possible. Students with a legitimate absence will be given
a make-up exam.

Grading Policy: Final course grade shall be determined as follows:

Midterm Tests 40%
Homework 15%
Individual Lab Reports 10%
Group Full Lab Report 10%
Final 25%

Exact cutoffs for specific grades will depend on the level of difficulty of
exams and homework assignments. These cutoffs will be determined once
the final exam has been graded. However, the cutoffs will not exceed the
following:
Composite score Guaranteed grade
92% A
82% B
72% C
60% D

Grade I will be strictly limited to the circumstances for which the

incomplete is intended; namely, satisfactory work to date and legitimate
inability to complete the work within the semester. See UB policy
(http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/policies/grading/explanation.shtml)

Academic integrity: The University at Buffalo takes very seriously its commitment to principles of
academic integrity. Please review the UB policies regarding academic integrity regularly
(http://academicintegrity.buffalo.edu/).

As an engineer, you have special ethical obligations. As per the NSPE Code of Ethics, engineers shall avoid
deceptive acts and shall conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to
enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession. For additional information about the
procedures in place within the CSEE department, see the academic integrity section of the departmental
website (http://www.csee.buffalo.edu/undergraduate/current-students/academic-integrity/).

Accessibility Resources: If you require classroom or testing accommodations due to a disability, please
contact Accessibility Resources, located at 25 Capen Hall. Accessibility Resources can be reached by phone
at (716) 645-2608 or by email at stu-accessibility@buffalo.edu. Please inform me as soon as possible about
your needs so that we can coordinate your accommodations. For additional information see
http://www.buffalo.edu/accessibility/index.php

Classroom etiquette: To provide an environment that is professional and conducive to learning, it is

important that all students observe the following classroom etiquette (modified from http://undergrad-
catalog.buffalo.edu/policies/course/obstruction.shtml)
Come to class on time. If you must enter a class late, do so quietly and do not disrupt the class by
walking between the class and the instructor. Do not leave class unless it is an absolute necessity.
Do not talk with other classmates while the instructor or another student is speaking
Turn off the electronics: cell phones, laptops, and beeper watches.
Avoid audible and visible signs of restlessness. These are both rude and disruptive.
Focus on class material during class time. Sleeping, talking to others, doing work for another class,
reading the newspaper, checking email, and exploring the internet are unacceptable and can be
disruptive.
Do not pack bookbags or backpacks to leave until the instructor has dismissed class.
Students are expected to use professional style in all communications, including email, with course faculty
and teaching assistants. These include the use of salutations and closings (including clear identification of the
author) and correct grammar.