ME 5440 – Intermediate Fluids

Fall 1998

Overview: This course will provide a rigorous development of the differential equations governing fluid flows. Simple exact solutions of the equations will be demonstrated and solutions in the absence of viscosity will be developed. An overview of more advanced topics in fluid flows will then be discussed including viscous flows, low-Re flows, and turbulence. The course will conclude with a discussion of compressible flow.

Lecture Time & Location: TuTh, 1:10 – 2:25 PM, EN 1055

Prerequisites: ES 3360 or equivalent

Credit Hours: 3

Textbook: Kundu, Fluid Mechanics

Instructor: Dr. J. W. Naughton, Engineering 2035

Office Hours: To be announced

Grading:

10 Homeworks 25%
2 In-Class Exams 40%
1 Final 35%
Homework due dates will be specified at the time of the assignment. Typically, it will be one week after the assignment. These due dates are firm so plan ahead. The penalty is 10% for each day past the deadline (i.e. 3 days late and the highest score you could obtain would be 0.7 * 100% = 70%). Homework: Although working on homework in groups is permitted, homeworks are expected to be the work of each individual. Any sign of copied work will result in dividing the grade by the number of copies found (i.e. 3 people found to be submitting the same work would each get 1/3 of the grade). The homework is intended to promote problem-solving skills, and the ability to complete the homeworks should be an indication that an individual will perform well on the tests given.

Reading Assignments:Reading assignments are given in the course outline. These assignments include readings from the assigned text as well as reserve readings. Homework assignments and exams may contain material from both the lecture and reading material.

Exams: The details of a particular test (open/closed book, etc.) will be given before each test. Attendance at test is mandatory unless arrangements have been made beforehand.

Attendance: Attendance in class is the responsibility of the student. If class is missed, you are responsible for obtaining the notes from another student or from the class notes provided.