GEG3743

Fluid mechanics II

E Hu

4.5 points
* 39 lecture hours and 26 laboratory/tutorial hours
* Second semester
* Gippsland/distance
* Prerequisite: GEG2743

Objectives The student is expected to develop a deeper understanding of various fluid flow patterns and forces exerted on the solid surfaces by the flow. The student is expected to understand the theoretical and experimental formulae used to describe some typical flow patterns.

Synopsis Review of basic fluid mechanics. Boundary layer theory. Drag and lift. Potential flow and equations. Compressible flow. Dimensional analysis.

Assessment Examination: 70%
* Assignments and experimental report: 30%

Prescribed texts

Douglas J F and others Fluid mechanics 3rd edn, Longman, 1995