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COURSE OBJECTIVES
The main goal of this course is to develop a strong
background in fluid mechanics. We will do so by reviewing the fundamental
concepts in detail. We will then build on these fundamentals in order to
address advanced topics. Completion of this course will allow you to pursue
more advanced studies in fluid mechanics and/or aerodynamics.
· Reading
It is essential that all assignments be carefully read. In this regard, I
emphasize that material that I lecture on that corresponds to the textbook
constitutes a minimal portion of what should be read. Students should
identify and read portions of other textbooks which (1) appear as important
to those paralleling lecture (2) provide related material, examples, and
expanded accounts of topics that are not covered in the lectures, and (3)
are of personal interest.
· Videos
http://www.engr.washington.edu/edge/aa504/aa504vd.html
1. Introduction to the Study of Fluid Motion
2. Flow Visualization
3. Eulerian and Lagrangian Descriptions in Fluid Mechanics
4. Pressure Fields and Fluid Acceleration
5. Rheological Behavior of Fluids
6. Low-Reynolds-Number Flows
7. Vorticity
· Topics of Interest
1. Introduction
2. Vector Calculus and Index Notation
3. Kinematics of Local Fluid Motion;
4. Basic Laws and Equations of Motion (integral and differential approach)
5. Laminar Flows (Exact Solutions)
6. Vorticity Dynamics
7. Dimensional Analysis
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