MECHENG 3503
Transcript Abbreviation:
Fluid Mechanics
Course Description:
A study of the basic concepts, fundamental equations, and applications of fluid mechanics to engineering problems.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
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: 2850 (250), and 3501 (501) or 3502, and enrollment as MechEng-BS student (No ME pre-majors can enroll in this course); or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 503 or 504.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Formulate and apply control volume analysis to flowing fluids
Learn to apply Bernoulli's equation
Construct dimensionless groups and predict performance of a prototype from a model study
Predict pressure loss in a pipe or a channel and for a simple system of pipes for both laminar and turbulent flows
Predict the skin friction and form drag of bodies in external flow
Formulate the governing equations and solve them for viscous parallel flows, lubrication flows, and for laminar boundary layers
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals, Viscosity, Types of Fluid Motion | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Vectors, Gradient, Divergence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surface and Body Forces | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fluid Statics, Manometers | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Submerged Plane Surfaces | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fluid Kinematics and Material Derivative | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Control Volumes: Conservation of Mass and Momentum | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Moment of Momentum | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| First Law of Thermodynamics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Dimensional Analysis and Similitude | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Laminar and Turbulent Fluid Motion | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Navier Stokes Equations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Laminar Flow in Pipes | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Phenomenon of Turbulence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Turbulent Flow in Pipes and Channels | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Losses in Pipe Flow | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Flow Meters | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Laminar and Turbulent Boundary Layers | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Numerical Solution of the Boundary Layer equations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Momentum Integral Equation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Separation: Role of Pressure Gradient | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Drag and Lift | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Recitation
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 10% |
| Matlab Exercises | 20% |
| Exam 1 | 30% |
| Final(Cumulative) | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics | Munson, Young and Okiishi |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
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