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Mechanics of Fluids

Hydrodynamics: Basics

Introduction Hydrostatics involves only a few variables: ρ , g, and h, and so the equations developed are…

August 7, 2021 · senseadmin

Mechanics of Fluids

Curved Surfaces – Example

Problem Determine the resultant force and its direction on the gate shown: Solution The horizontal force, per metre…

August 7, 2021 · senseadmin

Mechanics of Fluids

Curved Surfaces

For curved surfaces the fluid pressure on the infinitesimal areas are not parallel and so must be combined…

August 7, 2021 · senseadmin

Mechanics of Fluids

Fluid Action on Surfaces

Plane Surfaces If the plane area is symmetrical about the vertical axis OG, then 0 d = .…

August 7, 2021 · senseadmin

Mechanics of Fluids

Pressure Measurement

Pressure Head Manometers A manometer (or liquid gauge) is a pressure measurement device which uses the relationship between…

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Mechanics of Fluids

Pressure Variation with Depth

Pressure in a static fluid does not change in the horizontal direction as the horizontal forces balance each…

August 7, 2021 · senseadmin

Mechanics of Fluids

Hydrostatics

Introduction Pressure In fluids we use the term pressure to mean: The perpendicular force exerted by a fluid…

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Mechanics of Fluids

Properties

Further Reading Here we consider only the relevant properties of fluids for our purposes. Find out about surface…

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Mechanics of Fluids

Units

Fluid mechanics deals with the measurement of many variables of many different types of units. Hence we need…

August 7, 2021 · senseadmin

Mechanics of Fluids

Newton’s Law of Viscosity

Generalized Laws of Viscosity We have derived a law for the behaviour of fluids – that of Newtonian…

August 7, 2021 · senseadmin