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Course Syllabus

ME 3311 Fluid Mechanics

Fall 2014-2015

Instructor: Dr. Jed E. Marquart, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Office: Biggs 138Phone: x2384

E-mail: j-marquart@onu.eduOffice Hours: 8-9 AM (W,F), 10-11 AM (M,W,F)

Text: Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications,3rd ed., Cengel, Y.A. and Cimbala, J.M,

McGraw-Hill, 2014.

Course Prerequisites: MATH2651 or MATH 275 Differential EquationsME2311 or ME365 - Thermodynamics

Course Topics:

1. Definitions and fluid properties.2. Hydrostatics.

3.

Fluid kinematics and the Reynolds Transport Theorem..4. Integral form of the governing equations of fluid dynamics.

5. Differential form of the governing equations of fluid dynamics.6. Dimensional analysis and modeling.

7. Internal flow, including piping networks.8. External flow, including lift and drag.

9. Compressible flow.

Course Outcomes:Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. determine hydrostatic forces acting on submerged surfaces.2.

apply the control volume approach and differential equations approach to solve fluid

dynamics problems on simple configurations.3. develop and apply dimensionless parameters for similitude and modeling.

4. analyze a piping system to determine pressure drop, flow rates, and other desiredparameters.

5. determine the lift and drag on objects in immersed flow.6. calculate properties for compressible flow.

7. read, understand, and summarize the contents of a technical journal article.

Attendance Policies:Attendance and participation of the in-class lectures are highlyencouraged.Although attendance may not be taken at the start of each class, be awarethat the tests will be derived

from class notes and homework. Also, unannounced in-class quizzes will be given, and will enter into

the final grade (see below).

Grading Policies: Grading will be based on the following weights:

Homework 15%

In-class Exams (2@25%) 50%Final Exam 25%

Quizzes 5%

Journal Article Review 5%

100%

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Homework will be collected each Fridayat the beginning of class. All problems due that week will becollected, but only two problems from each set will be graded. Homework is to be stapled together in

numerical problem order, with headings (names, etc.) on every page. Work must be neat and

organized, or points will be deducted. Units are to be shown on all appropriate quantities, including in

the calculations, and the final answer(s) is to be enclosed in a box.

Note that the homework assignments are to be started as soon as practicable upon receiving theassignments. Do not wait until you have enough information to begin. It is the responsibility of

the engineer (and student) to be able to learn and to solve problems independently. The textcontains sufficient information and examples to guide the students to the completion of the

problems. The instructor is present to assist with questions and for general guidance, as well as to

demonstrate additional applications and explain some details.

In order to get credit for the homework assignments, they must be turned in on time. Prior

arrangements must be made with the professor if there is a justifiable reason for late homework.

Solutions for the homework assignments will be posted on the ME3311 Moodlerooms page afterthe

homework has been collected. Prior to collection of the homework, students are free to askspecific

questions regarding the problems, but not to simply check the final answers with the professor.

Exams will be closed book, with one sheet of handwrittennotes permitted. Tables will be suppliedby the instructor as needed.

Grading will be as close to standard percentages as possible (e.g. 90%-100% ; A, etc.). However,depending upon the scores in the class, some curving of the grades may be necessary.

Coverage:

Week Exam/Extra1

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3

45 Journal Article Review - Friday, 26 September

6 Exam#1

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89

10

11 Exam#2

1213

14 Thanksgiving Week (no classes)

15

Finals Week Final Exam 17 December (Wednesday), 9:15-11:15 AM