Code: 101504Civil Engineering4th Semester6 Examination Papers

Hydraulic Engineering

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Official Exam Paper TranscriptB.Tech 4th Semester Examination, 2025
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B.Tech 5th Semester Exam., 2025

Hydraulic Engineering

Time: 03 HoursCode: 101504Semester: VFull Marks: 70

Instructions:

  1. The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  2. There are NINE questions in this paper.
  3. Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  4. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option / answer the following (Any seven question only):[2 x 7 = 14]
  1. Boundary layer is formed due to

    1. Surface tension
    2. Fluid viscosity
    3. Gravity
    4. Compressibility
  2. For subcritical flow, Froude number is

    1. Greater than 1
    2. Equal to 1
    3. Less than 1
    4. Infinite
  3. Maximum velocity in an open channel generally occurs

    1. At the bed
    2. At the free surface
    3. Slightly below the free surface
    4. Near the side wall
  4. In the case of flow over a flat plate the growth of boundary layer (δ/x)

    1. Decrease with increase of kinematic viscosity
    2. Increases with increase of free stream velocity
    3. Decreases with increase of free stream velocity
    4. Increases with an increase in the kinematic viscosity in both laminar and turbulent boundary layers
  5. The rate of growth of boundary layer thickness with the longitudinal distance on a flat plate

    1. Is faster when boundary layer is laminar than when it is turbulent
    2. A faster in a turbulent boundary layer where compared to that in a laminar boundary layer
    3. Is same for both laminar and turbulent
    4. None of the above
  6. A “wake” is a

    1. a disturbed region down stream of seperation
    2. Region before stagnation point
    3. Point of seperation
    4. none
  7. In uniform flow, discharge along the channel length is

    1. Increasing
    2. Decreasing
    3. Constant
    4. Zero
  8. Chezy's formula for velocity is

    1. V = RS
    2. V = RS/C
    3. V = C (RS)0.5
    4. V = (R/S)0.5
  9. In Manning's equation, n represents

    1. Hydraulic radius
    2. Roughness coefficient
    3. Bed Slope
    4. Velocity Coefficient
  10. In pipe flow running full, the flow is mainly caused by

    1. Atmospheric pressure
    2. Gravity only
    3. Pressure difference
    4. Surface tension
Q.2 Solve both questions :[7 x 2 = 14]
  1. Define boundary layer thickness. Explain how it varies along a flat plate.

  2. Explain Reynolds number and its role in transition from laminar to turbulent boundary layer.

Q.3 Solve both questions :[7 x 2 = 14]
  1. Discuss the differences between boundary layer thickness, displacement thickness, and momentum thickness.

  2. Differentiate between natural channels and artificial channels.

Q.4 Solve both questions :[7 x 2 = 14]
  1. Differentiate between uniform flow and non-uniform flow.

  2. Discuss the advantages and limitations of CFD analysis.

Q.5[14]
  1. A trapezoidal channel has a base width of 8.3 m and sides that rise 1 m vertically for every 2 m horizontally. The depth of flow in the channel is 2.7 m, its gradient is 0.001 and Manning's n is 0.035 s/m1/3. Determine the mean velocity and discharge in the channel.

Q.6 Solve both questions :[7 x 2 = 14]
  1. Explain subcritical, critical, and supercritical flow conditions with neat and clean diagram.

  2. Explain the specific energy curve with neat sketches.

Q.7 Solve both questions :[7 x 2 = 14]
  1. Explain the significance of Froude number in open channel flow classification.

  2. Derive the condition for maximum discharge in a rectangular channel section under uniform flow.

Q.8 Solve both questions :[7 x 2 = 14]
  1. Define hydraulic jump and explain the phenomenon with neat sketches.

  2. Derive the expression for sequent depth ratio in hydraulic jump.

Q.9 Write Short notes on any two of the following:[7 x 2 = 14]
  1. Compare Venturi flume and Parshall flume

  2. Comparison between Chezy's formula and Manning's formula

  3. Boundary layer control methods

  4. Explain turbulence modeling techniques used in CFD simulations

Related Official Syllabus

Hydraulic Engineering

101404

Official BEU curriculum units & topics for this examination subject.

Subject name matches ('Hydraulic Engineering'), but PYQ code is '101504' / papers [101504] vs Syllabus code '101404'.

Unit 1.0: Boundary Layer Analysis

Assumption and concept of boundary layer theory • Boundary-layer thickness • Displacement • Momentum & energy thickness • Laminar and Turbulent boundary layers on a flat plate • Laminar sub-layer • Smooth and rough boundaries • Local and average friction coefficients • Separation and Control

Unit 2.0: Introduction to Open Channel Flow

Comparison between open channel flow and pipe flow • Geometrical parameters of a channel • Classification of open channels • Classification of open channel flow • Velocity Distribution of channel section

Unit 3.0: Uniform Flow

Continuity Equation • Energy Equation and Momentum Equation • Characteristics of uniform flow • Chezy's formula • Manning's formula • Factors affecting Manning's Roughness Coefficient "n" • Most economical section of channel • Computation of Uniform flow • Normal depth

Unit 4.0: Non-Uniform Flow

Specific energy • Specific energy curve • Critical flow • Discharge curve • Specific force • Specific depth • And Critical depth • Channel Transitions • Measurement of Discharge and Velocity Venturi Flume • Standing Wave Flume • Parshall Flume • Broad Crested Weir • Measurement of Velocity- Current meter • Floats • Hot-wire anemometer • Gradually Varied Flow-Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flow • Classification of channel bottom slopes • Classification of surface profile • Characteristics of surface profile • Computation of water surface profile by graphical • Numerical and analytical approaches • Direct Step method • Graphical Integration method and Direct integration method

Unit 5.0: Hydraulic Jump

Theory of hydraulic jump • Elements and characteristics of hydraulic jump in a rectangular Channel • Length and height of jump • Location of jump • Types • Applications and location of hydraulic jump • Energy dissipation and other uses • Surge as a moving hydraulic jump • Positive and negative surges

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