AEROENG 6860
Transcript Abbreviation:
Exp Fluid Mech
Course Description:
Introduction to experiment planning, data acquisition and analysis, and advanced measurement techniques commonly employed in fluid dynamics research.
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Grad standing in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 860.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Demonstrate ability to conduct a thorough literature search and relate one?s own work to a body of existing knowledge
Understand and appropriately use uncertainty analysis for experiment planning, data analysis, and reporting
Engage in critical thought necessary for proper design and conduct of an experimental investigation
Develop a general awareness of the various basic and advanced measurement techniques available for experimentation. Understand the capabilities, strengths, and limitations of each technique
Become intimately acquainted with the details of at least one advanced measurement technique. Demonstrate familiarity through a thorough literature review and/or experimental project
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and Literature Search | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Experiment Planning, Overview of Wind Tunnels | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wind Tunnel Design | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wind Tunnel Boundary Correction Methods | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Uncertainty Analysis | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| System Response | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Signal Conditioning, Digital Data Acquisition, Data Analysis | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Project Proposal Presentations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Schlieren, Shadowgraph, Interferometry | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Force Balances and Sting Mounts | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Pressure Measurement - conventional and advanced techniques | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Velocity Measurement - conventional and advanced techniques | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wall Shear Stress | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Final Project Presentations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Lab Reports | 20% |
| Midterm | 20% |
| Class Project | 35% |
| Flow Visualization Presentation | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement in Fluid Mechanics | Savros Tavoularis |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
AEROENG_6860_basic.pdf
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