Open Channel Hydraulics and Design

Start Date

08/25/2023

End Date

08/25/2025

Description

This 6.5-hour presentation discusses open channel hydraulics and design for design professionals. The course begins by providing learners with a foundational understanding of open channel flow and pipe flow by investigating the different types and examples. The course builds on that foundation by demonstrating how to make open channel calculations using Manning's equation while accounting for channel shapes and varying flow. The course then evaluates channel shapes (trapezoidal and parabolic) and linings (smooth, rough and vegetated surfaces). Using this information, the course demonstrates how to design a variety of open channels, including low slope and steep slopes. Lastly, the course finishes with a look at case studies and applications for open channels such as for stormwater management.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

6.50

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to understand and discuss the principles of pipe flow and open channel flow and hydraulics.

Learners will be able to make open channel calculations using Manning's equation and account for channel shapes and varying flow (uniform flow and critical flow calculations).

Learners will be able to evaluate channel shapes such as trapezoidal and parabolic and understand the impact it has on flow.

Learners will be able to evaluate channel linings (smooth, rough, vegetated) and understand the impact it has on flow.

Learners will be able to design open channels using low or steep slopes and transitions.

Learners will be able to discuss the applications for open channels such as for stormwater management, draining or stream flow.

Instructors

E. Christian (Chris) Naidu, PE

Course Codes

P032823OPNCHD-2

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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