Course(s):
School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Department of Civil Engineering
Assessment Brief 1 Document
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Coursework title:
Fluid Mechanics & Maths
BEng/MEng Civil Engineering
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T Module Learning Outcomes Being Assessed:
Knowledge and understanding
Be able to use a range of mathematical methods to solve civil engineering problems
Differentiation methods and applications
Integration methods and applications, properties of plane sections, numerical integration
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Skills, qualities and attributes
Use mathematics when preparing design solutions that accord with engineering
principles
Develop designs using mathematics for civil engineering projects
Demonstrate a range of basic mathematical skills that is used in the world or work
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K2 - demonstrate working knowledge to analyse practical situations
Weightings for each assessment task:
Task
1. Fluid Mechanics
2. Maths
Total
Use the following codes to indicate where and to what extent the JBM threads are covered:
P: Primary Outcomes (which are assessed and evidenced in outputs)
C: Contributory Outcomes (which do not necessarily need to be assessed)
Design
Science and
Mathematics
Sustainability
LOS 1, 2 & 3 in
module
specifications
P
Please include reference to the specific criteria
C
JBM Threads
Engineering
analysis
Health and Safety
P
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes
C
Design and
innovation
LO 4 in module LO 5 in module
specifications
specifications
2
Weighting (%)
50
50
100
Professionalism and Ethics
P
The Engineer
and Society
Engineering
Practice
LOS 4 & 5 in LOS 1-5 in
module
module
specifications
specifications Employability
Team working
Communication skills
Self-management
Creativity and reflection
Problem solving
3
Decision making
Context/scenario/background
This assessment covers TWO SECTIONS which include Fluid Mechanics
coursework & Mathematics Coursework. Within Fluid Mechanics coursework, you will
carry out two fluid mechanics labs. However, in Mathematics course work, you will
carry out solutions and calculations of several Maths questions. These coursework
intend to reinforce learning during taught sessions, provides opportunities to apply
knowledge gained and to apply theory in practice. You will develop skills to reflect
upon and evaluate the results. The details regarding the two fluid mechanics labs and
maths questions are given within this brief.
Work required
Section A: Fluid mechanics lab report on validities of the Bernoulli Equation &
Momentum Equation.
Section B: Providing solutions and calculations of a number of Maths questions.
Deliverables/submission details
Section A: Lab report (not exceeding 2000 words +/- 10%)
Section B: Solving Maths questions.
List of resources relevant to this assessment
Additional documents for extra support are located on NOW - Assessment
Assessment brief 1 – Extra Support Materials. SECTION A (Fluid Mechanics)
INTRODUCTION
Within this coursework, you will carry out two fluid mechanics labs. The
coursework is intended to reinforce learning during taught sessions and would
provide opportunities to apply knowledge gained and to see theory in practice. You
will develop skills to reflect upon and evaluate the results. The details regarding the
two labs as well as the assessment criteria for each is given within this brief.
Both lab reports should clearly include the following:
Introduction and Methodology
Results Analysis, Discussion and Conclusion
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● LAB 1: Validity of the Bernoulli Equation
Objectives
1. To investigate how the Bernoulli equation can be used to predict pressures
and velocities in different parts of a hydraulic system.
P₁, V² P₂ V²/
+ + Z₁ = +
pg 2g
pg 2g
+22
2. To investigative the characteristics of a Venturi
meter.
Apparatus
The setup of the TecQuipment flow
measurement H10 apparatus is shown in
Figure 1.
In this experiment water flows through a tube
which has been machined out of perspex with
sections of varying diameter as shown in Figure
1. At set points along the tube holes have been
drilled and manometer tubes have been
connected so as to measure the pressure at
these points.
Manometer tubes
From
supply
P, Pressure (N/m²)
p, density of water (kg/m³)
g, gravitational acceleration (m/s²)
V, mean velocity of water (m/s)
z, height above datum (m)
5
Manifold
1. Inlet valve - next to the rotameter flow measuring gauges
2. Control valve - integral part of the apparatus
3. Air valve and pump
Adjusting
screws
Figure 1: H10 TecQuipment Flow Measurement Apparatus
The manometer tubes terminate in a manifold at the top of the apparatus, into which
air can be pumped with a bicycle pump. The purpose is to keep the water levels in
the manometer in the observable position. There are three controls to ensure
manometer water levels remain visible:
Air Valve
Control valve
To
measuring
tank
