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151-0102-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-PHYS , D-ARCH , D-MAVT , D-MATH

Fluid Dynamics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Filippo Coletti
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:04

Abstract

An introduction to the physical and mathematical foundations of fluid dynamics is given.Topics include dimensional analysis, integral and differential conservation laws, inviscid and viscous flows, Navier-Stokes equations, boundary layers, turbulent pipe flow. Elementary solutions and examples are presented.

Objective

An introduction to the physical and mathematical principles of fluid dynamics. Fundamental terminology/principles and their application to simple problems.

Content

Phenomena, applications, foundations dimensional analysis and similitude; kinematic description; conservation laws (mass, momentum, energy), integral and differential formulation; inviscid flows: Euler equations, stream filament theory, Bernoulli equation; viscous flows: Navier-Stokes equations; boundary layers; turbulence

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes (extended formulary) for the course are made available electronically.

Literature

Recommended book: Fluid Mechanics, Kundu & Cohen & Dowling, 6th ed., Academic Press / Elsevier (2015).

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
IFD formulary, no other notes, closed books.No calculator is allowed.
As part of the performance assessment, participation in two voluntary interim exams (IE) during the semester is encouraged.The first IE will be carried out about half way through the semester, and the second will be carried out towards the end of the semester.IE are carried out under the same conditions as the final exam (FE). The maximum final grade can be achieved without taking the IE. The final grade will be assigned as follows:- if no IE grade is better than FE grade: final grade = FE grade- if one IE grade is better than FE grade: final grade = FE grade x 0.85 + better IE grade x 0.15- if both IE grades are better than FE grade: final grade = FE grade x 0.7 + IE1 grade x 0.15 + IE2 grade x 0.15

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Fluid Dynamics I
Freitags im HG F 1 mit VIdeoübertragung ins HG F 3. Am Freitag, 24.Februar 2023 findet keine Vorlesung statt.
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Fri 14:15-16:00 (HG F 1)
  • Fri 14:15-16:00 (HG F 3)
4 h weekly
exercise Fluid Dynamics I
Groups are selected in myStudies. Die Übungen finden ab der zweiten Semesterwoche statt. Mo 08-10 für Maschineningenieurwissenschaften, Integrated Building Systems und Physik / Do 10-12 für Rechnergestützte Wissenschaften.
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (CAB G 11)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (HG E 1.1)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (HG E 1.2)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (HG E 5)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ML H 44)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG E 1.1)
  • 19.05 Date 16:15-18:00 (HG F 1)
  • 24.07 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG F 1)
  • 24.07 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG F 3)
2 h weekly

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