Table of Contents (5 pts)
1.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………....6
1.2 Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………6
1.3 Raw Data…………………………………………………………………………………………...….6
1.4 Data Analysis Results………………………………………………………………………………...10
1.5 Discussion…………………………………………………………………………………………….12
1.6 Conclusions…………………………………………………………………………………………...13
1.7 References…………………………………………………………………………………………….15
1.8 Appendix……………………………………………………………………………………………...16
List of Tables
Table 1: Single Pump Data…………………………………………………………………….…..6
Table 2: Pumps in Series Data……………………………………………………………...……...8
Table 3: Pumps in Parallel Data………………………………………………..………………….9
Table 4: Predicted Values of Discharge and Head………………………………..…………….13
List of Figures
Figure 1: Flow Rate versus Head of Pumps in Series…………………………………….……..11
Figure 2: Flow Rate versus Head of Pumps in Parallel……………………………….………….12
Figure 3: Complete MATLAB Code for Lab 3…………….………………….………..……..….21
Figure 4: Output of Calculations in MATLAB Code for Lab 3……………………………………26
Figure 5: Raw Data…………………………………………………………………………...….29
1.1Introduction (10 pts)
This section should give a good overview/background of topic, how it relates to civil and environmental engineering or any other practical application (3/10 pts). Give an overview of any lab equipment used, and how it was used in lab to perform the experiment (3/10pts). Also, give an overview of the main results and findings – this only needs to be a couple sentences (3/10pts).
1.2Procedure (5 pts)
This section can be copied from the lab handout, but make sure to reference the lab handout! Reference either by using numbers [1]. Or by using the author [Smith, 2014]. Make sure that these references match the full reference in the Reference section. Points will be deducted if this is not done.
1.3Raw Data (5 pts)
Include raw tables and figures in this section. Make SURE not to just put the tables and figures without an introduction to the data and some explanation of what the tables and figures represent. Make sure that Table Captions are ABOVE the tables, and Figure/graph captions are BELOW the figures/graphs.
You may also just combine this section (Raw data) with the results section if you would like.
Table 1: Single Pump Data
Trial / Time (s) / Volume (L) / Q (L/s) / QAVG (L/s) / QAVG (m3/s) / Ep(1) (bar)0
1
4
5
(1)
Make sure you reference any equations you use, either if you get them from the lab handout, the textbook or online.
(2)
1.4Data Analysis Results (30 pts)
This section needs explaining! Make sure you explain the results, the importance of the results and how you obtained them. Do NOT just put data in this section and not explain it. There should be an in-depth explanation of the data and results. Notice how the figure caption in BELOW the figure. Again, you can insert figure captions by right clicking on the figure and clicking on “Insert Caption” and Word will do this for you automatically. This will also allow you to insert a Table of Figures and will link the figure with what page number it is on.
Make sure to show all calculations and equations used. Highlight your answer if you made calculations and SHOW WORK! Use the equations function in Word to do this. Go to the INSERT tab at the top and to the right there will be an EQUATION button and will open the equations functions you can use.
Figure 1: Insert the figure/graph title
1.5Discussion (25 pts)
This section is where you answer the questions posted in the lab handout. Do not number or list the question and then just answer them. Make this section fit with the report and make sure it is in paragraph form. Discuss if the results make sense and/or match your expectations based on your knowledge of the subject. Discuss any possible sources of error between results and those expected. Discuss possible solutions if appropriate. Also talk about possible error sources in practice. Make sure you answer all the questions in the lab handout, as this section is worth quite a bit of points.
1.6Conclusions (10pts)
This section should be a good wrap up of the report, giving a good explanation of results and findings (5/10pts), recommendations for practice as appropriate, and a good overview of the lab (5/10pts). Should be a couple of paragraphs.
1.6 References (5 pts)
[1]Lab Handout for Lab 2: Venturi Meter, CE 3620: Water Resources Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2014.
[2]Water Resources Engineering, Wurbs & James, Prentice Hall, 2002.
1.7Appendix
May include data sheets if you would like, or extra data if appropriate.
Additional deductions:
First person (I, us, we, me, ours, us), -1 point each
Spelling errors, -1 point each
Missing page numbers, -1 point
Start report section with figure or table, -2 points
Missing sample calculations, -5 points
Define variables in equations, -1 point
Make sure tables/figures not split on two pages, -1 point
Missing graphs, -5 points each
Missing captions on figures/tables (not numbered, no title), -2 points each
Clarity of figures (e.g. no axis labels, no legend, indistinguishable symbols), -2 points each
Clarity of tables (e.g. no column/row headings, no units), -2 points each
Graph trendline on data points (if applicable), -1 point
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