Course code HidZ3014
Credit points 2.25
Hydraulics I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
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 fluīds and fluid movement both laminar and turbulent regime, as well as the hydraulic resistance to flow and their calculation. Acquainted with the channel estimates.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge and understanding of basic concepts of hydraulics course, under consideration of the regularities of the liquid and its 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, 2004. 239 lpp.
2. Lielpēters P., Dorošenko R., Geriņš Ē. Fluidtehnika. Rīga: RTU, 2005. 183 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Latvijas būvniecība: ceļvedis būvniecības nozares virzītājiem. Rīga: LILIT ISSN 1691-4058.
2. Enerģija un Pasaule. Rīga: SIA Enerģija un pasaule ISSN 1407-5911.