ME 3111 - Fluid Mechanics (3)

Analysis and problems dealing with properties and behavior of fluids at rest and in motion. Fundamental concepts; fluid statics; transport theorem; flow of incompressible frictionless fluid; laminar and turbulent flow of real fluids in closed conduits; impulse and momentum applied to fluids; Similarity and dimensional analysis; steady closed conduit flow in series, parallel and branching pipes; pump/pipe networks; pump characteristics. 3 hours lecture/problem-solving.

Prerequisite(s): ME major, C or better in MAT 2140 or MAT 214, and C- or better in ME 2150 or ME 215.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/problem-solving.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once