teaching

TEACHING SUBJECTS

❃ Fluid Mechanics for Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE)

Master the fundamentals of fluid mechanics (basic properties, hydro-statics, conservation of mass, momentum and energy, & dimensional analysis)
Apply appropriate principles to solve complex fluid problems in civil & environmental engineering
Evaluate the correct applications of basic fluid concepts and laws to different situations critically
Acquire basic laboratory experimental techniques and essential knowledge of fluid mechanics
Participate eagerly in the team discussions and be active in the group work (experimental groups)
Understand the impacts of fluid mechanics on the other relevant fields (e.g., environmental, structural and geotechnical problems)
Train qualified graduates for young engineers and researchers in civil & environmental engineering as well as other related disciplines
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❃ Hydraulics, Hydrology & Hydrodynamics & Waves in Hydrosystems

Apply the basic principles of fluid mechanics to analyze and formulate effective solutions to hydraulic and hydrological engineering problems
Employ contemporary numerical tools to model and design drainage problems by utilizing pipes or open channels as conveyors
Evaluate the performance of pipe networks and channel control structures, with establishing local rainfall-runoff correlations
Explain hydraulic and hydrological problems and their solutions logically and lucidly
Embrace more advanced hydraulic theories and analysis techniques for practical applications
Understand the hydrodynamic process and mechanism of hydrosystems including urban water infrastructure and coastal & ocean system
Master key analytical and numerical methods for the wave problem analysis and design in different hydrosystems (shock wave, gravity waves, etc.)
Explore the understanding and solutions to the complex hydrodynamic problems (multi-phase flows, fluid-wave-structure interactions, etc.)
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Coastal Drainage System

❃ Urban Drainage System Design & Coastal Flooding Control (MSc Subject)

Provide students the knowledge of the theory and practice of the design of surface and subsurface drainage systems
Emphasize the application of basic engineering principles to the solution of drainage problems
Grasp the knowledge of the hydraulics of drainage systems and skills to design simple drainage structures
Identify potential drainage problems and suggest remedial measures for rehabilitating/designing drainage systems
Function in a team project, write technically sound reports and work independently in solving engineering problems
Explore the understanding and solutions to the complex coastal flooding issues under the global climate change, sea level rise and urbanization
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TEACHING SUBJECTS

☀ Teaching Development Grant (TDG) - University Grants Committee (UGC) 2019-2022 Fund: "Interactive Visualization Tool Based Enhancement for Leaning and Teaching in Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineering", Project, no. LTG19-22/SS/CEE2, 2020-2021, HK$220,000, 07/2020-12/2021, The Learning and Teaching Committee (LTC), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, PI: Dr. HF Duan (CEE/FCE)

Update the fluid visualization and teaching materials (experimental test videos) for key concepts of boundary layer/conditions, so as to promote the learning and teaching of Fluid Mechanics subject
Produce full-view animations and/or dynamic figures to visualize the details of flow properties and fluid motion, so as to supplement the understanding and study of the videos developed above
Develop a set of online resources to implement and demonstrate the teaching and learning materials of the developed visualization tools (above online teaching and learning videos and animations)
Explore the possibility for promoting and sharing the interactive teaching and learning tools and pedagogies from this project
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★ TDG Project Products (Videos for Teaching)

☀Large Equipment Fund (LEF) for Teaching - - Areas of Excellence Committee (AoEC), PolyU:: "Emriver Em4 Geomodel (Em4)" Ref. no. CEE-2, 2020-2021, HK$900,000, The Areas of Excellence Committee (AoEC), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Team Leader: Dr. HF Duan (CEE/FCE)