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ENGCB223-23B (HAM)
Fluid Mechanics
15 Points
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Yifan Yang
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yifan.yang@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
How this paper will be taught
aper Description
This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum analysis of flow structures, flow measurement, dimensional analysis, internal flow in pipes and ducts, external flow over streamlined and bluffed bodies, pump sizing and selection, turbomachinery and an introduction to compressible flow.
The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/assets/Uploads/Documents/IEA-Graduate-Attributes-and-Professional-Competencies-2021.1-Sept-2021.pdf
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Paper Structure
The paper content is delivered through a combination of online mini-lectures, face-to-face lectures, face-to-face laboratories, face-to-face workshops, and face-to-face tutorials.
Please note that the Lectures, Water Network Design Challenge Workshops, and Tutorials start in the FIRST week of the trimester, whereas the laboratories start in the SECOND week of the trimester. All of these activities are an essential part of the learning for this paper.
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Students should view the mini-lectures associated with each lecture before attending. Lectures will involve discussion, demonstrations, practise problems, quizzes, and solving open-ended design problems involving fluids.
Tutorials start on the FIRST THURSDAY of the trimester. Plan to attend at least one tutorial per week. If you are having trouble completing the assignments or are finding it difficult to understand the lecture material, please feel free to attend as many (or whichever) tutorials you wish. Please note that attendance will be recorded.
Workshops start in the FIRST week of the trimester. Students must attend one workshop session each week (attendance will be recorded). Sign-up will be available online via Moodle.
Labs start in the SECOND week of the trimester (attendance will be recorded). Appropriate footwear must be worn in the labs (i.e. no open-toed shoes, shoes must be secured at the heel).
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Workload
12 x 3 hr Lectures
11 x 1 hr Tutorials
5 x 2 hr Laboratories
5 x 5.5 hr Lab Assignment Write-Up
2 x 12 hrs Assignments
10 x 1 hr Project Workshops
1 x 10 hr Water Distribution Network Modelling
1 x 5 hr Project Group Report Write-up
1 x 10 hr Test Preparation
1 x 2 hr Tests
1 x 24 hr Exam Preparation
1 x 3 hr ExamRequired Readings
Çengel, Y.A., & Cimbala, J. M. (2020). Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications. Fourth Edition, McGraw Hill Publication
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
Tutorial Assignments (10%)
There will be five tutorial assignments worth 2% each.
Laboratory Assignments (15%)
There will be five laboratory assignments worth 3% each.
Test (15%) - 2 hour
There will be a 2 hour face-to-face test in the LG.01 on Tuesday 13 Sept 6 - 8 pm. The format will be discussed in class prior to the test. You may bring 1 x A4 sheet written on both sides into the test.
Water Rocket Challenge (10%)
Starting from week 5 each laboratory group will design and build a water rocket that is powered by a maximum air pressure of 60 psi. The rocket that travels the furthest horizontal distance (2.5%) and can land the closest to a target (2.5%) will be the winner. Each student is also required to submit a brief report along with an excel spreadsheet model of the flight of the rocket (5%). The launch competition will be held on Monday 10 Oct from 9am - 12noon on the university field near the Swimming Pool.
Exam (50%) - 3 hour
The final Exam will be face-to-face and closed book. Programmable calculators, not containing stored information, are allowed. A formula sheet will be provided. The format of the Exam will be discussed in the tutorials during the last week of the course. Students must get a minimum of 40% in the exam to pass the paper.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.