Key words
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Objectives
To describe fundamental principles and laws of fluids at rest and in motion.
Provide basic understanding of fluid behavior for later engineering design.
Topics
Fluid statics :
Introduction : concepts and properties of fluids. Definition of pressure,
measurement and calculation. Forces of fluid at rest on plane and curved
surfaces. Linear acceleration and
rotational motion. Forces on floating bodies. Equilibrium of a floating
body.
Exercises.
Fluid dynamics :
Fluids in motion. Euler and Bernouilli equations. Energy equations. Forces
due to change in
fluid motion. Real fluid description. Dynamic and kinematic viscosity.
Laminar and turbulent flow. Boundary layer. Flow of viscous fluids in pipes.
Pressure and velocity distribution in pipes. Resistance and friction.
Methods for computing pressure losses in pipes and channels. Shear forces.
Series and parallel piping systems. Study of open channel
flow.
Exercises
Prerequisites
Basic integral and differential calculus. Vector operations. Principles of
force and moment
equilibrium. Velocity and acceleration. Newtons law of motion. Basic laws
of thermodynamics.
Final Objectives
Materials used
Teacher's course, school library, materials
Study costs
Study guidance
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, individual reports, home study
Assessment
Written examination, written tests
Lecturer(s)
Urbain DE RIDDER
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