In this course the general equations of fluid motion, both integral and differential, that result from the conservation of mass principle and Newton’s second law (without considering the thermodynamical aspects) will be obtained and discussed 

It will imply to

• State the assumption upon which the theory is based;

• Gain some tools (mathematics and physics background)

• Apply the main principles to solve simple practical problems in hydraulic systems as pipes and open channels, possibly with the support of some software. 

After the successful completion of the course we expect that Students will be able to:

  • Qualitatively examine hydraulics phenomena (and simple systems) and frame them according to their kinematical/dynamical features;
  • Decide the model suitable to provide a ‘good’ approximation of the investigated situation;
  • Find a quantitative solutions i.e. calculate the values for the quantities needed to characterize the system.