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CS3008 - Fluid Mechanics
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Properties of fluids. Hydrostatics. Fluid kinematics. Fluid dynamics. Finite control
volume analysis. Integral conservation equations. Infinitesimal control volume analysis.
Navier-Stokes Equations. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Laminar and turbulent
boundary layer concepts. Pipe flow. Flow-induced forces. Pumps.
Learning Outcomes
- work both individually and as part of a team in the analysis and design aspects of
fluid mechanics problems;
- define basic fluid concepts, properties and variables;
- derive fluid equations commonly used in engineering analysis;
- simplify and make assumptions of the fluid equations commonly used in engineering
analysis.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (10%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
MA2000 AND ME2512 OR ADMITTANCE INTO MASTER OF ENGINEERING (PROF) |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Professor Wenxian Lin. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 26 hours tutorials
- 6 hours practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
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and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
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