Engr 330 Ch 1

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Fluid Mechanics

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Field from Physics Science
that applies mechanics principles to liquids
and gases at rest or in motion.

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Hydraulics:

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Applied engineering principles and
methods for planning, control, conveyance,
conservation, and use of water

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Hydrology:

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Science that encompasses the
occurrence, distribution, movement and
properties of water of the Earth. (USGS)

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Fluid is a substance that

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deforms continuously
when acted on by a shearing stress of any
magnitude. Liquids, gases and plasma are
fluids.

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Fluids statics:

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pressure, stability, buoyancy

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Fluid dynamics:

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laminar/turbulent,
viscous/inviscid, steady/unsteady,
compressible/uncompressible

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Dimension

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is the qualitative aspect that helps
to identify the nature, or type of fluid
characteristics. There are six basic dimensions
in Physics. Symbol

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An equation is dimensionally homogeneous
when

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the dimensions on both sides are the
same. All additive separate terms must have
the same dimensions.

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Fluids can not resist a ______ stress in a
stationary state.

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shear

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They are generally considered a c

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ontinuum
with no break downs

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Fluids present ____ molecular spacing relative
to solids.

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larger

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Fluids have ___ intermolecular cohesive
forces relative to solids. What about liquids?

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weaker