Fluid Mechanics CIVL 3313

Course description:

The course covers properties of fluids, Statics of fluids. Dynamics of fluids: system and control volume; equations of continuity Euler, Bernoulli, energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum with applications. Dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude. Viscous flow: laminar flow through tubes, transport phenomena, boundary layer, drag on immersed bodies hydraulic and energy grade lines, turbulent flow in pressure conduits and in open channels, steady incompressible flow through simple pipes and open channels.

Course Aims:

The main aims of this course are to: 
  •  Obtain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics.
  •  Study different properties of fluid and fluid flow types.
  •  Explain the conservation of mass, momentum, heat transfer and energy equations.

Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  •  Define different types of fluid flow (laminar, turbulent, and transition) and the appropriate discharge model for each.
  •  Apply the continuity equation for engineering hydraulics problems for including both steadystate and transient systems. 
  •  To use the momentum equation for force calculations in both pressurized and free surface flow systems. 
  •  Derive the energy equation (Bernoulli equation) and apply into pressurized flow and open channel flow systems.
  •  Solve for losses in energy head due to friction and minor losses.
  •  Solve for the fluid forces acting on submerged bodies in a static fluid system.