Review of basic concepts of fluid flow, types of flow, states of flow, equations of motion; Energy principle in open-channel flow, transition problem, specific energy, non-rectangular channel sections; 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

Basic concept, flow types, regimes of flow, open channel geometry, energy of open channel, channel design in uniform and non-uniform flow