NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 河川水力學(7738)
	(Eng.) Fluvial Hydraulics
Offering Dept	Executive Master Program in Civil Engineering
Course Type	Elective	Credits	3	Teacher	Fong-Zuo Lee
Department	Executive Master Program in Civil Engineering / (W)Graduate	Language	Chinese	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	本課程旨在培養學⽣對河川⽔⼒學之基本認知及計算能⼒，搭配⼯程軟體SRH-2D加強設計理論與實務之理解 This course aims to develop an understanding of open channel hydraulics in prismatic channels and alluvial streams. Introduction to software SRH-2D helps enhance student’s ability to analyze surface flows and design channels.
Prerequisites

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Course Objectives

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1.明渠流概述與分類
2.能量與動量⽅程式
3.等速渠流與底床糙度
4.緩變速流與⽔⾯線推算
5.非穩定流分析
6.SRH-2D理論與實作

1.Capability in computation and analysis for civil engineering theory

2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices with contemporary tools

5.Professional knowledge in structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, geomatics, construction management, hazard mitigation, and sustainable engineering

6.Capability in the initiation and fulfillment of research proposals and writing professional theses

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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule

Week	Course Content
Week 1	Review of Fundamental Fluid Mechanics
Week 2	Introduction to Open Channel Flow
Week 3	Specific Energy
Week 4	Critical Flow
Week 5	Channel Transition
Week 6	Best Hydraulic Cross-Section
Week 7	Momentum and Specific Force
Week 8	Midterm Exam
Week 9	Supercritical Flow and Hydraulic Jump
Week 10	Uniform Flow
Week 11	Gradually Varied Flow Theory
Week 12	Surface Profile of Gradually Varied Flow
Week 13	Computation of Gradually Varied Flow
Week 14	Unsteady Flow Analysis
Week 15	Final presentation
Week 16	Final Exam Self-Directed Learning: Reviewing research reports on practical topics related to fluvial hydraulics.
self-directed learning	02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation

Homework/Project 作業/報告 (40%)
Midterm Exam 期中考 (25%)
Final Exam 期末考 (25%)
Final presentation (10%)

Textbook & other References

Textbook (Not Required) 教科書
“Flow in Open Channels (5th Ed.)” by K. Subramanya, McGraw Hill, 2019

References
“Open Channel Hydraulics (2nd Ed.)” by Terry W. Sturm, McGraw-Hill, 2010
“Open-Channel Flow (2nd Ed.)” by M. Hanif. Chaudhry, Springer, 2008
“Open-Channel Hydraulics” by Richard H. French, McGraw Hill, 1985

Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Lecture notes
iLearning 3.0

Office Hours

Monday 17:00-18:00
Appointment by Email

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