Hydraulics: Ace Your Engineering Exams

Master Open Channel and Pipe Flow Concepts with Clear Lessons and Step-by-Step Hydraulic ProbleMS

What you'll learn

Understand the Principles of Open Channel and Pipe Flow

Analyze Hydraulic Systems Using Key Equations and Methods

Design and Evaluate Hydraulic Structures and Components

Calculate Flow Rates, Head Losses, and Pressure in Various Systems

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Fluid Mechanics and Algebra

Introductory Calculus Knowledge (Recommended but Not Required)

No Specialized Software or Tools Needed

Curiosity and Willingness to Practice

Description

Hydraulics plays a central role in Civil and Environmental Engineering—from designing stormwater systems to managing rivers and water distribution networks. In this course, we'll break down complex hydraulic concepts into clear, visual, and interactive lessons so you can truly understand how fluids behave in real-world infrastructure systems.Taught by Rateeb (Ryan) Yehya, a professional engineer and tutor with over a decade of experience, this course is designed for undergraduate engineering students and aspiring engineers preparing for exams like the FE Civil and PE Civil. With the use of a digital pen and high-quality video lessons—just like Khan Academy—you’ll build a strong foundation in:Open channel flow (uniform and non-uniform)Hydraulic structures like weirs, culverts, and spillwaysPipe flow analysis and head loss computationsEnergy and momentum principles in hydraulic systemsExpect interactive problem-solving sessions, pop-up quizzes, and real-life engineering scenarios that reinforce your understanding. You’ll also gain confidence using essential hydraulic formulas, developing design intuition, and approaching exam-style questions with a clear, methodical process.Whether you're enrolled in a university course, preparing for licensure exams, or brushing up for work in the field, this course will give you the clarity and confidence to understand, apply, and master hydraulics.Let’s get started!

Overview

Section 1: Major and Minor Losses

Lecture 1 Open and Closed Conduits

Lecture 2 Energy Equation and Headlosses

Lecture 3 Major Headloss Equation

Lecture 4 Moody Diagram

Lecture 5 Minor Losses - Part 1

Lecture 6 Minor Losses - Part 2

Lecture 7 Pipes in Series

Lecture 8 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 9 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 10 Problem 3 + Solution

Section 2: Pumps and Pipes in Parallel and in Series

Lecture 11 Pump Curves and System Curves

Lecture 12 Types of Pumps and Pump Selection

Lecture 13 NPSH and Cavitation

Lecture 14 Pipes in Series

Lecture 15 Pipes in Parallel

Lecture 16 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 17 Problem 2 + Solution

Section 3: Branching Reservoirs

Lecture 18 Introduction to Branching Reservoirs

Lecture 19 Method For Solving Branching Reservoir Problems

Lecture 20 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 21 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 22 Problem 3 + Solution

Lecture 23 Problem 4 + Solution

Section 4: Pipe Networks

Lecture 24 Pipe Networks

Lecture 25 The Loop Equation

Lecture 26 How to Solve Pipe Network Problems

Lecture 27 Pipe Networks with Pumps, Turbines, and Valves

Lecture 28 Problem 1 + Solution

Section 5: Open Channel Flow

Lecture 29 Introduction to Open Channels

Lecture 30 Some Definitions in Open Channels

Lecture 31 Channel Cross Sections

Lecture 32 Uniform Flow

Lecture 33 Manning's Equation

Lecture 34 Energy Equation in Open Channels

Lecture 35 E vs y Diagram

Lecture 36 Critical Flow

Lecture 37 How to Find the Critical Depth

Lecture 38 Supercritical and Subcritical Flow

Lecture 39 Uniform Flow in Compound Channels

Lecture 40 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 41 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 42 Problem 3 + Solution

Lecture 43 Problem 4 + Solution

Lecture 44 Problem 5 + Solution

Lecture 45 Problem 6 + Solution

Lecture 46 Problem 7 + Solution

Section 6: Rapidly Varied Flow: Upsteps, Downsteps, Expansions, and Contractions

Lecture 47 Introduction to Rapidly Varied Flow

Lecture 48 Qualitative Analysis of Flow in Upsteps

Lecture 49 Quantitative Analysis of Flow in Upsteps

Lecture 50 Choking Effect

Lecture 51 Quantitative Analysis in Downsteps

Lecture 52 Qualitative Analysis of Flow in Contractions

Lecture 53 Qualitative Analysis of Expansions

Lecture 54 Combined Effect

Lecture 55 Remark for E_c

Section 7: Rapidly Varied Flow: Hydraulic Jumps

Lecture 56 Introduction to Hydraulic Jumps

Lecture 57 Momentum Equation and the Hydraulic Jump

Lecture 58 Hydraulic Jump Equation in Rectangular Channels

Lecture 59 Hydraulic Jump in Sloping Rectangular Channels

Lecture 60 Hydraulic Jump in Trapezoidal Channels

Lecture 61 Hydraulic Jump in Triangular Channels

Lecture 62 Classifications and Length of Hydraulic Jumps

Section 8: Weirs

Lecture 63 Introduction to Weirs and their Types

Lecture 64 Rectangular Suppressed Weirs

Lecture 65 Rectangular Contracted Weirs

Lecture 66 Triangular Weirs

Lecture 67 Trapezoidal Weirs

Lecture 68 Broad Crested Weirs

Lecture 69 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 70 Problem 2 + Solution

Section 9: Gradually Varied Flow: Sketching Water Surface Profiles

Lecture 71 Introduction to Gradually Varied Flow

Lecture 72 Letters of Water Surface Profile (WSP)

Lecture 73 Numbers in Water Surface Profile (WSP)

Lecture 74 Sketching M1, M2, and M3

Lecture 75 Sketching S1, S2, and S3

Lecture 76 Sketching C1, C2, and C3

Lecture 77 Common Occurrences of Critical Depth

Lecture 78 Common Occurrences of Normal Depth

Lecture 79 Hydraulic Jump from Steep Slope to Mild Slope

Lecture 80 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 81 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 82 Problem 3 + Solution

Lecture 83 Problem 4 + Solution

Section 10: Gradually Varied Flow: The Direct Step Method

Lecture 84 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis of Gradually Varied Flow

Lecture 85 The Direct Step Method

Lecture 86 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 87 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 88 Problem 3 + Solution

Lecture 89 Problem 4 + Solution

Section 11: Entrance Hydraulics

Lecture 90 Introduction to Entrance Hydraulics

Lecture 91 Entrance Hydraulics with Steep Channels

Lecture 92 Entrance Hydraulics with Long Mild Channels

Lecture 93 Entrance Hydraulics with Short Mild Channels

Lecture 94 Summary for Entrance Hydraulics

Lecture 95 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 96 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 97 Problem 3 + Solution

Lecture 98 Problem 4 + Solution

Section 12: Open Channel Design

Lecture 99 Introduction to Open Channel Design

Lecture 100 Methods Used in Open Channel Design

Lecture 101 The Maximum Permissible Velocity Method

Lecture 102 The Best Hydraulic Section

Lecture 103 Best Hydraulic Section for Rectangular Channels

Lecture 104 Best Hydraulic Section for Triangular Channels

Lecture 105 Best Hydraulic Section for Trapezoidal Channels (Unrestrained)

Lecture 106 Best Hydraulic Section for Circular Channels

Lecture 107 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 108 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 109 Problem 3 + Solution

Lecture 110 Problem 4 + Solution

Lecture 111 Tables for Maximum Permissible Velocity and Side Slope

Section 13: Transitions

Lecture 112 Introduction to Transitions

Lecture 113 Classifications of Transitions

Lecture 114 K and Theta

Lecture 115 Steps of Design

Lecture 116 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 117 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 118 Problem 3 + Solution

Lecture 119 Problem 4 + Solution

Lecture 120 Tables for K and Theta

Section 14: Introduction to Energy Dissipation Structures

Lecture 121 Introduction to Energy Dissipation Structures

Lecture 122 Stilling Basins

Lecture 123 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 124 Problem 2 + Solution

Section 15: Spillways

Lecture 125 Explanation of Spillways + Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 126 Problem 2 + Solutions

Section 16: Extra Practice Problems for the Whole Course

Lecture 127 Problem 1 + Solution

Lecture 128 Problem 2 + Solution

Lecture 129 Problem 3 + Solution

Undergraduate Engineering Students,FE Exam Candidates,Engineering Professionals and Technicians,STEM Learners Interested in Fluid Systems