CVG 2116 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
3 units
Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Fluid statics, atmospheric stability, properties of fluids. Kinematics of fluids, analysis by continuity, energy and momentum equations. Applications of one-dimensional method to flow in pipelines, flow measurement, dynamic forces and turbo machines. Laminar and turbulent pipe flow; energy losses in pipe flow and open channel flow. Viscous and form drag in fluid flow; role of boundary layer in drag. Similitude and dimensional analysis with application to hydraulic models.
Components:
Laboratory
Lecture
Tutorial
Previously Offered Terms:
Winter
French Equivalent:
Organized
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3.90
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Clear Expectations
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4.05
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Learned a Lot
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3.96
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Recommend
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3.79
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Workload
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2.32
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Fair Assessments
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