MECH 5121 - Introduction to Fluid Dynamics

Physical properties of gases and liquids; kinematics of flow fields; equations describing viscous, heat-conducting Newtonian fluids. Exact solutions and rational approximations for low- and high-speed dissipative flows, surface and internal waves, acoustics, stability, and potential flows. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Semester Hours: 3 to 3