The basic principles of fluid mechanics are introduced. A generalized approach to fluid statics is used as an introduction to calculating the forces exerted by fluids on surfaces. Fluid dynamics is approached using a control volume formulation. Pipe flow, dimensional analysis and turbomachinery are introduced. Prerequisite(s): MATH 223.3 (taken).Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): GE 125.3 or GE 123.3.
The basic principles of fluid mechanics are introduced. A generalized approach to fluid statics is used as an introduction to calculating the forces exerted by fluids on surfaces. Fluid dynamics is approached using a control volume formulation. Pipe flow, dimensional analysis and turbomachinery are introduced. Prerequisite(s): MATH 223.3 (taken).Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): GE 125.3 or GE 123.3.