Course code HidZ2008
Credit points 3
Hydraulics
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation18.06.2014
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Kārlis Siļķe
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Subject provides knowledge of the fluid, its characteristics and the forces at work. Existing peace deals with fluids and fluid movement both laminar and turbulent regime, as well as the hydraulic resistance to flow and their calculation. Acquainted with the pumping action.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of basics concepts of hydraulics course, under consideration of the regularities of the liquid at rest and in motion.
• Skills to the size of hydraulic measurements and apply knowledge of water management calculations, hydrotechnics, water supply and sewage systems.
• Competence to be able to analyze information on the liquids, it flows to the hydraulic pipes and construction estimates.
Compulsory reading
1. Lediņš V. Ūdensapgāde un kanalizācija. Rīga: RTU izdevniecība, 2007. 208 lpp.
2. Ухин Б.В., Мельников Ю.Ф. Инженерная гидравлика. Москва: Изд. Ассоциации строительных вузов, 2007. 343 с.
Further reading
1. Tilgalis Ē. Notekūdeņu savākšana un attīrīšana. Jelgava: LLU, LVAF, 2004. 239 lpp.
2. Lielpēters P., Dorošenko R., Geriņš Ē. Fluidtehnika. Rīga: RTU, 2005. 183 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Enerģija un Pasaule. Rīga: SIA Enerģija un pasaule. ISSN 1407-5911.
2. Būvinženieris. Latvijas Būvinženieru savienības periodisks izdevums. ISSN 1691-9262.