MEC2404 - Mechanics of fluids - Monash University

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Overview

This unit develops your physical understanding of fluid statics and fluid flow and the interaction of fluid forces with solids. Topics include hydrostatics, Reynolds transport theorem, continuity and momentum equations, control volume analysis, the Bernoulli equation, viscous pipe flow, pumps, dimensional analysis, boundary layers, flow measurement techniques and applications of … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit develops your physical understanding of fluid statics and fluid flow and the interaction of fluid forces with solids.

Topics include hydrostatics, Reynolds transport theorem, continuity and momentum equations, control volume analysis, the Bernoulli equation, viscous pipe flow, pumps, dimensional analysis, boundary layers, flow measurement techniques and applications of fluid forces in flow - lift and drag.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Josie Carberry

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Josie Carberry

Associate Professor Kenny Tan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Analyse fluid forces acting on bodies exposed to a volume of static fluid, with extension to fluid undergoing rigid body motion.

Determine solutions to flow problems, with simplifications as appropriate, using a control volume approach to transport of mass and momentum.

Apply dimensional analysis and modelling to plan experiments, present results meaningfully and predict prototype performance.

Determine lift and drag forces on bodies (including motor vehicles) subjected to fluid motion, describing the effects of boundary layer modification and flow separation.

Determine flow rates and pressure drops in pipe networks under steady state conditions for either laminar or turbulent flows.

Select suitable pumps for a range of pipe networks and/or flow conditions and describe typical properties of turbo-machines.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Online learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Tests

2 - Laboratories

3 - Practical classes

4 - Pre-workshop quizzes about recorded lectures and readings

5 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Assessments

Laboratories

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

Electronics, calculators and tools, at your own cost:
You are required to have a Faculty-approved scientific calculator - approximately $50

Availability in areas of study

Specialisation:
Mechanical engineering