Open channel flow and its classification, open channel characteristics, energy and momentum concept, critical flow, uniform and non-uniform flow are explained in this course.

Types of flow, states of flow, equations of motion; Energy principle in open-channel flow, transition problem, specific energy, Momentum equation in open-channel flow, hydraulic jump, specific force; Critical flow, critical flow applications, flow measurement; Uniform flow, formulae, Manning’s n, uniform flow computations for prismatic and compound irregular cross-sections; Design of channels for uniform flow, nonerodible channels, erodible channels; Gradually varied steady flow, classification and computation of flow profiles, the discharge problem, computer applications; Flow around bridge piers and flow through culverts; Storm sewer design; Unsteady flow, equations of motion, numerical solutions, kinematic wave approximation, the method of characteristics.