Civil Engineering: Hydraulics and Hydrology

Fluid Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of fluids, including their motion, forces acting on them, and their properties.

Bernoulli's Equation is a fundamental equation in fluid mechanics that relates pressure, density, and elevation in a fluid.

Head Loss is the term used to describe the energy loss due to friction, viscosity, and turbulence in a pipe or channel.

Uniform Flow is a type of open channel flow in which the velocity and depth of the flow remain constant along the channel.

Infiltration is the process of water moving through the soil, typically from the surface downward.

Discharge is the volume of water flowing through a given cross-section of a river or stream per unit time.

Crest is the term used to describe the highest point of a flood wave.

Dams, levees, diversion channels, and floodwalls are all methods used to control flooding.

Evaporation is the process of water moving from the land to the atmosphere.

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all types of precipitation.

Aquifer is the term used to describe the underground layer of rock or soil that contains water.

Wells are the most common method used to extract groundwater.

Precipitation is the term used to describe the process of water moving from the atmosphere to the land.

Industrial Waste, Agricultural Runoff, Sewage, and Oil Spills are all types of water pollution.

Sewage Treatment is the term used to describe the process of treating wastewater.