Engineering Science

303. Introductory Fluid Mechanics.  Fluid properties; fluid statics.  Fundamentals of incompressible fluid flow; continuity, momentum, energy-Bernoulli's equation, house piping, pipe friction and minor losses.  Laminar and turbulent flow.  Fluid measurements.  Open channel flow; Manning equation, normal and critical depth, hydraulic jump.  Dimensional analysis and similitude.  Three lectures (3 credits)

Prerequisites: ENGS 206

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Use fluid properties.

• Analyze hydrostatic systems.

• Analyze fluid dynamic systems using the integral approach.

• Analyze internal flow problems.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, by Fox and McDonald, 5th edition (Wiley)

Topics:

1. Fundamental Concepts

2. Fluid Statics

3. Flow Equations in Integral Form

4. Dimensional Analysis

5. Pipe and Duct Flow

6. Open Channel Flow

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Philip J. Pritchard    Date: March, 2002