Basic fluid properties: compressibility and viscosity. Molecular structure of liquids and gases. The fundamental fluid features: fluidity and continuity. The impact of molecules on the processes in the macro scale. Geometric characteristics of open channels. The classification of free surface flow processes. Steady uniform flow. Friction and roughness in open channels. Steady non-uniform flow. Water surface profiles. The specific of compound channels. The networks of channels. Impact of hydraulic structures on water surface profiles in open channels. Application of numerical methods for open channel problems.
KNOWLEDGE
-EEP_W1 - functioning of biotic and abiotic elements of the environment (air, soil, water, plants and animals)
-EEP_W2 - mechanisms and processes in the environment
SKILLS
-EEP_U4 - use proper methods and techniques in the field of processing information, statistical calculations and computer graphics in environmental protection and engineering as well as in water management
-EEP_U5 - define engineering problem and indicate solutions by making calculations and individual projects
SOCIAL SKILLS
-EEP_K4 - indicate the social responsibility for the environment, being aware of the short- and long-term implications of the choice of different engineering solutions
-EEP_K7 - solve professional problems correctly understanding the importance of gaining information from reliable sources