CWR 3201: Fluid Mechanics
(Undergraduate course)
Course Overview
This course is an introduction to fluid mechanics, and emphasizes fundamental concepts, principles, and problem-solving techniques. Topics to be covered include fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid kinematics, control volume analysis, dimensional analysis, conservation principles, and internal flows (pipe flow) with applications to pipe systems and networks. A basic introduction to open channel flow is also studied.
Syllabus
(Fall 2018)
Lecture Notes
(Fall 2018)
Topic |
Filled Notes |
Fluid Properties |
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Fluid Statics |
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Fluid Fundamental Laws |
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Dimensional Analysis |
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Single Pipe and Pipe Network Flows |
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Hydraulic Pumps |
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Open Channel Flows |
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Practice Problems
(Previous years)
Topic |
Questions |
Solutions |
Fluid Properties |
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See FIU Canvas |
Fluid Statics |
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See FIU Canvas |
Intro to Fluids in Motion |
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See FIU Canvas |
Fluid Fundamental Laws |
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See FIU Canvas |
Dimensional Analysis |
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See FIU Canvas |
Single Pipe and Pipe Network Flows |
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See FIU Canvas |
Hydraulic Pumps |
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See FIU Canvas |
Open Channel Flows |
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See FIU Canvas |
Old Exams
Description |
Statement of Problems |
Solutions |
Mid-term 1 |
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Mid-term 2 |
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Final Exam |
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Description |
Statement of Problems |
Solutions |
Mid-term 1 |
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Mid-term 2 |
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Final Exam |
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Description |
Statement of Problems |
Solutions |
Mid-term |
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Final Exam |
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Description |
Statement of Problems |
Solutions |
Mid-term 1 |
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Mid-term 2 |
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Final Exam |
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Description |
Statement of Problems |
Solutions |
Mid-term 1 |
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Mid-term 2 |
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FE Problems,
Fluid Mechanics (Fall 2019)
Description |
Statement |
Solution |
Fundamentals of Engineering, |
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Posted in Canvas |
Handouts
Codes/Softwares of interest for the Course
Purpose |
Software Name/Link |
Author |
Simulate hydraulic and water quality behavior within pressurized pipe networks |
USEPA |
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Compute flow discharges and pressures in pipe networks including pumps [Matlab] |
Arturo Leon |
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Water Surface Profile in Circular and Trapezoidal channels in series [Matlab] |
Arturo Leon |
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Determine optimal flow discharge and optimal penstock diameter in impulse and reaction turbines [Matlab] |
Arturo Leon |
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Analyze transient flows in closed-conduit systems ranging from dry-bed flows to gravity flows, to partly gravity-partly surcharged flows (mixed flows) to fully pressurized flows (waterhammer flows). |
Arturo Leon |
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Calculator for open channel flows |
Maximo Villon |
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