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Alexander Horner-Devine
CEE 570
Seattle Campus
Applications of the equations of motion to the flow of ideal and real fluids. Fundamentals of fluid potential motion. Viscous flows; Navier-Stokes equations and some exact solutions. Boundary-layer theory. Introduction to turbulence. Two- and three-dimensional examples, including free surface flows. Applications of field equations to problems of engineering significance. Prerequisite: CEE 342 or equivalent.
Class description
The first section of the course focuses on developing a basis in fundamental fluid mechanics. We then explore known solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations that can be applied to environmental flows of interest and discuss the necessary assumptions in the context of scaling analysis. E.g. Tidal flushing of an estuary, wind-driven flow in a lake, gravity currents.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
The course consists of 3 lecture hours per week plus an additional hour. The additional hour will be used alternately for extra lecture time and in-class laboratory experiments.
Recommended preparation
The course assumes at least one prior fluid mechanics course as well as a solid mathematics background.
Class assignments and grading
There is one problem set per week, an in-class midterm and a take-home final. The assignments are intended to allow students to explore the solutions that we derive in class and extend them to new flows.
The class grade is based on the assignments (40%), midterm (30%) and final (30%).
