University of New Haven

Tagliatela College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical & Industrial
Engineering

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course ID
MECH3321
Course Name
Incompressible Fluids
Spring 2017
Meeting Day and Time
Section 1, TR 1:402:55
Section 2, TR
4:30-5:45
Classroom
Credit Hours:
3

Instructor Contact Information

Carl Barratt
B107
932-7396
cbarratt@newhaven.edu
Office Hours: TBD

Course Description
Prerequisites: EASC 2224 and MATH 2204 or consent of instructor. Fluid kinematics,
continuity equation, vector operations. Momentum equation for frictionless flow, Bernoulli
equation with applications. Irrotational flow, velocity potential, Laplaces equation, dynamic
pressure and lift. Stream function for incompressible flows. Rotational flows, vorticity,
circulation, lift and drag. Integral momentum analysis. Navier-Stokes equation, stress tensor.
Newtonian fluid. Boundary layer approximations. 3 credits

Required Texts
Primary Textbook:
Munson et al., Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, by Gerhart, Gerhart,
Hochstein, 8th edn., Wiley.
Supplementary Texts: (available for cheap - a few $ - on Amazon) "Fluid Dynamics", 3rd edn.
by Hughes and Brighton. and "Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics", 3rd edn. by Giles, Evett, Liu.
Both books are part of the Schaums Outlines series.

Other Resources

Access to Blackboard (use university ID and password)

Course Objectives
I. Promote students understanding of, and ability to apply, fundamental concepts of fluid
mechanics.
II, Stimulate students ability to use logical reasoning and seek solutions to practical problems in
fluid mechanics.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will demonstrate ability to:
1) determine static and dynamic forces on submerged objects.

2) apply principles of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy in analyzing fluid mechanics
problems.
3) use dimensional analysis in gaining a qualitative understanding of functional relationships
among variables of fluid phenomena.
4) investigate idealized and realistic external flow problems.

Course Contents
a) Introduction: Viscosity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, specific gravity, surface
tension.
b) Fluid Statics: Basic eqn. for pressure field, manometry, hydrostatic forces on submerged
surfaces, rigid-body motion of liquids, stability of floating objects.
c) Continuity and Bernoulli equations: examples, Pitot tube, Venturi tube.
d) Fluid Kinematics: Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions, flow classifications, streamlines,
pathlines, streaklines, control volume, Reynolds transport theorem, conservation laws.
e) Dimensional analysis, similitude, modeling.
f) Differential flow equations: Continuity, stream function, potential function, irrotational flow,
viscous flow, Navier-Stokes equations, some solutions.
g) Internal and external flow: Pipe flow, laminar Hagen-Poiseuille flow, turbulent pipe flow, lift
& drag, laminar and turbulent boundary layer flow over a flat plate, Blasius solution, Von Karman
momentum integral.

Grading
Class Participation & HW
Tests (3)
Cumulative Final Exam

10%
60%
30%

(Tests and Final exam are closed-note, closed-book. Formula sheet may be allowed.)

Expectations and Policies

Adding/Dropping a class
The final day (~2/3 of way through course) to drop a course without it appearing on your
transcript is as advertised. After this day, withdrawal from the course will be indicated with a
grade of W on your transcript. See the University Add/Drop Policy in the Undergraduate
Catalog.
Attendance
From the University Catalog: The instructor has the right to dismiss from class any student who
has been absent more than two weeks (pro-rated for terms different from that of the semester). A
dismissed student will receive a withdrawal (W) from the course if they are still eligible for a
withdrawal per the university Withdrawal from a Course policy, or a failure (F) if not. A student
who is not officially registered in the course is not permitted to attend classes or take part in any
other course activities. University Attendance Policy in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Missed Work Policy
Please inform me in advance by email if you must miss a test or exam. In your email please give
the reason for your absence and a proposed date for making up the missed work. A formal excuse

(such as a note from Health Services) will be required before you can make up a missed quiz or
exam.
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic integrity is a core university value that ensures respect for the academic reputation of
the University, its students, faculty and staff, and the degrees it confers. The University expects
that students will conduct themselves in an honest and ethical manner and respect the intellectual
work of others. Please be familiar with the UNH policy on Academic Integrity. Please ask about
my expectations regarding permissible or encouraged forms of student collaboration if they are
unclear. Students are required to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policies found at:
www.newhaven.edu/academics/16246/
Coursework Expectations
This course will require significant in-class and out-of-class commitment from each student. A
student should expect to spend at least 2-3 hours outside of class for each hour of scheduled class
time. During class students should be taking notes and participating. Out-of-class time should be
spent reading the textbook and doing homework problems.
Constructive study groups are encouraged. The bulk of the course grade is from In-class
quizzes/exams which will be closed-book, closed-note (formula sheet allowed) so make your HW
study time constructive/productive.
Where to Go for Help
Your first recourse for help should be the course instructor. However, in addition to discussing the
course material with your instructor and/or course TA, the Office of Academic Services (OAS) is
available for help with your academic studies (call 203.932.7234 or visit Maxcy 208). The
Center for Learning Resources (CLR) in Peterson Library is equipped to help you with writing,
mathematics, biology and physics.
Course Withdrawal
Full time or part time, graduate or undergraduate, students may withdraw from a full term course
prior to the end of the tenth week of classes. The withdrawal deadline for the Spring 2017
semester is____________________. University Withdrawal Policy in the Undergraduate Catalog
Special needs
Students with disabilities are encouraged to share, in confidence, information about needed
specific course accommodations. See http://newhaven.edu/studentlife/CampusLife_StudentAffairs/Accessibility-Resources-Center/
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