CHE2161 · Monash University
Mechanics of fluids
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
This unit develops your physical understanding of fluid statics and fluid flow and the interaction of fluid forces with solids. Topics include hydrostatics, Reynolds transport theorem, continuity and momentum equations, control volume analysis, the Bernoulli equation, viscous pipe flow, pumps, dimensional analysis, boundary layers, flow measurement techniques and applications of fluid forces in flow - lift and drag.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory reportshurdle | Written | 12% |
| Pre-workshop quizzes about recorded lectures and readingshurdle | Exercise | 5.5% |
| Final assessmenthurdle | Examination | 50% |
| Practical class exerciseshurdle | Exercise | 11% |
| Mid-semester testshurdle | Quiz / Test | 21.5% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On-campus |
| Clayton | On-campus |