Fluid Mechanics

Catalog description

Fluid mechanics investigates hydrostatics, kinematics, and dynamics, and the basic equations of incompressible flow. The specific examples that will be considered include potential flow, static and dynamic forces, viscous flow, shear forces, steady pipe flow, and open channel flow. We will use dimensional analysis, calculus, and physics. Special topics will include turbulence, compressible flow, and non-Newtonian fluids, and include group laboratory activities.