MEEG331 Fluid Mechanics I


Instructor

Ajay K. Prasad
376 ISE Lab
Office Hours: MWF 10:00 - 11:00 am


Text

“Fluid Mechanics” 8th Ed., Frank M. White, McGraw-Hill

 

It is highly recommended that you purchase the 8th Edition. You will use it for Fluid Mechanics II as well next spring.

 

References

·   “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics” by Gerhart, Gross, and Hochstein

·   “Mechanics of Fluids” by Potter and Wiggert

·   “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics” by Fox and McDonald

·   “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics” Munson, Young and Okiishi

·   “Engineering Fluid Mechanics” by Crowe, Elger and Roberson

·   “An Album of Fluid Motion” by Milton Van Dyke

Movies

Fluid mechanics movies can be viewed online to enhance your understanding. Consult Sakai under “Resources” for a list.

Evaluation

Homework

Weekly

10%

Posted on Sakai under “Resources”

Discussion Problem

Weekly

10%

Assigned and collected during discussion hour

Midterm 1

Wed, Oct 5, 2:30 pm

20%

 

Midterm 2

Wed, Nov 9, 2:30 pm

20%

 

Final Exam

 

40%

 

 

Note: Midterms and Final Exam are closed book/closed notes. However, an equation sheet will be provided with the exam. The equation sheet is posted on Sakai under “Resources”.