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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 | |
| 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.
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