Course Summary:

Essentials of Hydraulics for Civil Engineers and Designers

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Topics

An overview of the main areas of applied hydraulics that are useful in the civil and environmental world. Includes major principles, applications, and sample problems. An introductory level course, non-calculus. Topics include

Introductory fluid mechanics (non-calculus)
Closed conduits / pipe flow
Open channel flow
Groundwater and well hydraulics
Hydrologic design and emerging issues
Stormwater, hydrographs, probability concepts
Water distribution systems
Sanitary sewer hydraulics and pumping stations
Understanding pumps, turbines, hydraulic machinery
Hydraulic models

Audience

This course is designed for:

civil engineers and designers
municipal and consulting engineers
water and wastewater managers and staff
stormwater, groundwater and water resources professionals
approval agency staff and plan reviewers
anyone who wants to learn more about applied hydraulics

Benefits

A working knowledge of applied hydraulics is one of the most useful tools for civil and environmental engineers and designers. This introductory level course will provide an overview of the main areas of applied hydraulics that are used in the civil and environmental world. It will cover the main principles, important applications, and sample problems. Topics include:

Introductory fluid mechanics
Closed conduits / pipe flow
Open channel flow
Groundwater and well hydraulics
Hydrologic design and emerging issues
Stormwater, hydrographs, probability concepts
Water distribution systems
Sanitary sewer hydraulics and pumping stations
Understanding pumps, turbines, hydraulic machinery
Hydraulic models

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 15 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

Robert W. Carr, PE, Senior Water Resources Engineer, XP Software, St. Francis, Wisconsin

David J. Hart, Associate Professor, Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Syrvey, University of Wisconsn-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

John A. Hoopes, Professor, Dept. of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Alan Larson, P.E., Principal Engineer, Madison Water Utility, Madison, Wisconsin

Kenneth W. Potter, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Ned W. Paschke, P.E., Program Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin