Fluid Mechanics

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(ME 31200) Continuum, velocity field, fluid statics, basic conservation laws for systems and control volumes, dimensional analysis, Euler and Bernoulli equations, viscous flows, boundary layer flow in channels and around submerged bodies, one-dimensional gas dynamics. Credit is not allowed for both CE 31200 and ME 31200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): MA 26400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (CE 27500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ME 27500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) AND ME 30500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand basic concepts and principles of fluid mechanics. 2. Develop physical understanding of the variety of fluid flow phenomena. 3. Become familiar with applications of fluid mechanics to engineering problems. 4. Understand pressure, velocity, and acceleration. 5. Understand fluid statics. 6. Identify control volume vs. systems. 7. Understand and use Continuity Equation. 8. Understand and use Bernoulli Equation. 9. Understand and use Momentum Equation. 10. Understand and use Momentum-of-Momentum Equation. 11. Understand and use Energy Equation. 12. Design a system using dimensional analysis and similitude. 13. Understand surface resistance. 14. Apply fundamental principles to the flow in conduits. 15. Calculate drag and lift. 16. Be aware of CFD concepts and applications. View Class Schedule