Introduction
This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics in the context of civil engineering practice. Students will develop foundational knowledge about flow along streamlines with and without friction, flow momentum and forces, pipe flows and networks, open channel flow, and pumping systems, and apply these fundamental principles to solve complex problems in fluid systems.
This units builds on the fundamental fluid mechanics concepts in concepts in Civil Engineering Foundations and Mechanical Engineering Foundations. Through lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills and understanding necessary to carry out design and performance analysis for fluid systems in Stormwater Hydraulic Design and Water and Wastewater Engineering.
Summary
| Unit name | Fluid Mechanics |
| Unit code | ENG205 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Eric Sivret |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain fundamental principles in fluid mechanics that are relevant to civil engineering.
- Solve fluid dynamics problems by applying conservation of mass, momentum and energy using a control-volume approach.
- Solve problems related to flow through pipes and open channel systems by applying fluid mechanics principles.
- Critically evaluate fluid mechanics results and systems through application of theoretical, experimental, and climate safe methods.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KMA154Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hours of independent learning (asynchronous) 1 x 1 hour Workshop per week. 1 x 1 hour Tutorial per week 3 x 2 hour Labs per semester. |
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| Assessment | In-semester test (20%)|Engineering / Practical Report (40%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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