Institute of Avionics and Aeronautics

COURSE SYLLABUS
DEPARTMENT:
COURSE NAME:

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Fluid Mechanics I ; (ME-233) CR : 3-0

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is a pre-requisite for all advanced engineering subjects in general and
Fluid Mechanics II in particular. The course deals with the fundamental aspects of
fluid mechanics. It is designed as a first course dealing with fluids (liquid and gases)
behavior in a simplified environment and deriving potentials.
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PRE-REQUISITE:
1.
Thermodynamics I
2.
Engineering Calculus
3.
Physics
CO-REQUISITE:
Nil
TEXT AND MATERIALS:
Textbook
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 5 th Edition, by Bruce R.Munson, Donald
F. Young, Theorode H. Okiishi : John Willey & Sons, Inc.
References:
P

Fluid Mechanics, 5th P Edition By Frank M. White McGraw Hill

Engineering Fluid Mechanics,7th P Edition By HTClayton T. CroweTH,

HTDonald F. ElgerTH, HTJohn A. RobersonTH HTJohn Wiley & Sons

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate competency
by being able to:
1. Understand the basics of principles and governing equations for Fluid
Mechanics both for internal flows and external flows.
2. Understand and Predict the behavior of fluids (Liquids and Gases) at Rest
as well as in Motion for simple but a variety of applications.
3. Able to undertake advance courses in Fluid Mechanics and other courses in
Mechanical Engineering.

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Course Outlines
Week No

Chapter

Titles

Week 1,2

Week 2,3

Week 4,5

Week 6 to 9

Kinematics of Fluid
The Velocity Field
The Acceleration Field
Control Volume and System Representation

Week 10,11,12

Flow Analysis using Control Volumes

Continuity Equation
Momentum Equation
Energy Equation
Irreversible Flow

Week 12 to 15

Flow Analysis using Differential Methods

Fluid Element Kinematics
Conservation of Mass and Momentum
Inviscid Flow
Plane Potential Flow
Viscous and incompressible Flows

Week 15 , 16

Dimensional Analysis, Modeling & Simulation

Week 16

Basic Properties of Fluid

Characteristics of Fluid
Fluid Properties
Viscosity and Compressibility
Vapor Pressure and Surface tension
Fluids at Rest Pressure and its Effects
Pressure and basics of Pressure Fields
Manometry and Standard atmosphere
Hydrostatic Force on plane and curved surfaces
Buoyancy, Floatation and Stability
Fluids in Motion The Bernoulli Equation
Physical Interpretation of Bernoulli Equation
Use of Bernoulli Equation
Static, Total, Stagnation and Dynamic Pressure
Limitation of Bernoulli Equation

Revision

LECTURE PLAN:
Lectures
Quizes
Tutorial/problem solving
Discussions

: 75 %
: 06 %
: 15 %
: 4%

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TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The course is taught using formal lectures and class discussions while focusing on
analytic and logical thinking enhancement. The learning is further enhanced through
developing continuous study habits and is tested through un-announced Quizzes,
Assignments, Mid Term Exam and End Semester Examination. Regular tutorials and
problems solving sessions are held with both ways communication during these
sessions.
COURSE DURATION
This course consists of 16 weeks full semester of instructions with 3-0 hours per
week (3 lectures). The semester examination will be conducted during additional
week(s) at the end of instructions period.
COURSE PARTICIPATION
The course will be attended by Bachelor of Engineering (BE) students in the
discipline of Mechanical Engineering Program (MEBE) usually in the second year of
their studies.
EVALUATION
The course will include about 4 to 6 unannounced quizzes, one Mid Semester
Exam, and One Final Exam. In addition, 1 to 2 assignments at end of various
course modules may be set. Occasional tutorials sessions will also be set.
Evaluation will be based on relative grading and competency based. The evaluation
of grades will be tentatively based the following factors.
Quizzes/ Assignments
OHT Exam
Final Exam

20 %
35 %
45 %

Total

100%

Course Director : Engr Dr Irfan Ul-Haq

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