MA34310 - VISCOUS FLOW AND RHEOLOGY 1

Module Identifier	MA34310
Module Title	VISCOUS FLOW AND RHEOLOGY 1
Academic Year	2001/2002
Co-ordinator	Dr David Binding
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-Requisite	MA25010 or MA34610
Course delivery	Lecture	19 x 1 hour lectures
	Seminars / Tutorials	3 x 1 hour example classes
Assessment	Exam	2 hour written examination	100%
	Resit assessment	2 hour written examination	100%

General 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.

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.

Syllabus

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