F l u i d  M e c h a n i c s
EGN:3353C

Prof. W. G. Sawyer
Room 222 Mechanical Engineering Building
wgsawyer@ufl.edu

Course Hours: MWF 6th period 
Office Hours: MW 9-10 AM
Course web page: http://grove.ufl.edu/~wgsawyer

Required Textbook: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Fifth Edition, by Fox and McDonald, John Wiley, 1998.

Course Objectives: You will develop a working understanding of the basic theory of incompressible fluid mechanics. You will learn the governing integral and differential equations for viscous and inviscid fluids and will apply these equations to internal and external flows. You will learn problem-solving techniques and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to a variety of problems.

Course Content:
1. Fundamental Concepts (Chapters 1 & 2)
2. Fluid Statics (Chapter 3)
3. Control Volume Analysis (Chapter 4)
4. Differential Analysis (Chapter 5)
5. Incompressible Inviscid Flow (Chapter 6)
6. Dimensional Analysis and Similarity (Chapter 7)
7. Internal Incompressible Viscous Flow (Chapter 8)
8. External Incompressible Viscous Flow (Chapter 9)

Recitation Sections: Weekly recitation classes will consist of movies and problem solving sessions to supplement the lecture material. You will not be given a grade for the recitation material. This time will also be used to answer questions concerning course material. No lab sections during the first week of class.

Exams: There will be two exams and a final exam. The exams will be in the evening from 6-8 PM. The final is scheduled by the registrar. All exams will be cumulative but will emphasize the most recently covered material.

Exam 1_________ Wednesday February 5th
Exam 2_________ Wednesday March 19th
Final Exam______ Thursday, May 1 10:00AM-12:00PM

Late/Makeup Policy: No late assignments will be accepted. If you require special accommodations for exams or homework, please contact Office for Students with Disabilities.

Academic Honesty: As is understood by the vast majority of students, our basic relationship is based on trust; I have rarely encountered problems in this area. Following the request of the Provost I include the following statement.

All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action.

This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a student at the University of Florida and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this class and all others. All students should review the University's honor code policy you will be held to it.

Course Grading:
Homework 20%
Exams (2) 50% (25% each)
Final Exam 30%
Total 100%

Notes on Homework Solutions

Policies/Procedures:
1. Homework is an essential element of this course. In general, students can expect problem sets assigned every week.
2. Homework is due at the start of class on the due date assigned and late submissions will not be accepted.
3. Solutions to the homework will be available on the class web site after class on the date the assignment is due.
4. Performance on the homework will comprise 20% of the student's final grade; consequently individual work must be expected on all problems. Students are encouraged to discuss the general principles involved in the homework sets with one another, but the solution of each problem must be completed individually.

Format
1. Use 8.5" x 11" paper and write on one side only using a pencil. Do not use pages torn from a spiral notebook. Use a stapler (no exceptions).
2. Start each problem on a new page.
3. Each homework problem must be completed in a standard format described in the text, which includes the following labeled steps:

GIVEN: After carefully reading the problem, state briefly and concisely what is known. Do not repeat the problem statement.
FIND: State briefly and concisely what must be found.
SCHEMATIC: Draw a schematic of the physical problem to be considered. Note the control volumes used in the analysis by dashed lines on the sketch. Include coordinate axes when appropriate, and label relevant dimensions and velocities.
BASIC EQUATIONS: Provide the appropriate assumptions and mathematical formulation for the basic laws that you consider necessary to solve the problem.
SOLUTION: Provide full details of the analysis in a logical manner. Develop the analysis as far as possible before substituting numerical values. If possible, give the answer algebraically before computing the final numerical result. Clearly indicate your final answer.
DISCUSSION: Provide some limited discussion on the problem and the answer.

4. Attach a listing of any computer program(s) used in the solution.

Grading: The problems will be graded on a 10-point scale, with points awarded in the following distribution below.

1 Use of proper format, paper; steps clearly labeled:
1 Neatness/legibility:
1 Schematic, complete with appropriate control volume and appropriate assumptions:
5 Clearly developed and correct analysis:
1 Algebraic expression of solution (if possible)
1 Discussion

10 Total