MA34310 - VISCOUS FLOW AND RHEOLOGY 1

Module Identifier	MA34310
Module Title	VISCOUS FLOW AND RHEOLOGY 1
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Dr David M Binding
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-Requisite	MA34610
Course delivery	Lecture	19 x 1 hour lectures
	Seminars / Tutorials	3 x 1 hour example classes
Assessment	Semester Exam	2 Hours	100%
	Supplementary Assessment	2 Hours	100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, a student should be able to:

describe the fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics and, in particular, explain the difference between solids and liquids.
make use of a tensorial framework, and explain its advantages.
derive the governing equations for a Newtonian viscous fluid and solve them exactly for some simple flows.

Brief description

This module provides an introduction to Newtonian Fluid mechanics.

Aims

To introduce the basic concepts of solid and fluid mechanics and to set up the governing equations for a Newtonian viscous fluid. To provide a number of exact solutions of these governing equations.

Content

1. INTRODUCTION TO CONTINUUM MECHANICS: Including the distinction between Solids and Fluids.
2. DERIVATION OF THE NAVIER-STOKES EQUATIONS FOR NEWTONIAN VISCOUS FLUIDS: Like water and air.
3. SOLUTION OF FLOW PROBLEMS AND APPLICATIONS TO THE SCIENCE OF FLIGHT.

Reading Lists

Books
** Supplementary Text
D E Rutherford. (1966) Fluid Dynamics. Oliver & Boyd X27011380X
O G Sutton. (1965) The Mastery of the Air. Basic Books Inc 86516618