This is an introduction to the basic phenomena and principles of fluid flow. We discuss fluid properties, fluid statics, conservation of mass, momentum and energy.
Emphasis is on quantitative analysis of velocities, pressures, shear stresses, and flow forces.
The application of basic fluid mechanics concepts to the analysis of pipe flow, and flow over or around objects is stressed in homework assignments and exams. Flow phenomena are illustrated in CD-ROM tutorials and laboratory demonstrations. Measurement of fluid properties, pressures, velocities, and flow forces are performed in laboratory sessions. The course audience is primarily 2nd and 3rd year engineering students with a knowledge of statics, deformable body mechanics and calculus. The course is a prerequisite for courses such as water resources engineering, water and wastewater treatment, geotechnical engineering, heat and mass transfer, and chemical process courses.