Experimental Fluid Mechanics

Description

This course teaches techniques and skills in carrying out fluid mechanics experiments and data analyses. Major topics include: Similitude and modelling; Wind tunnel design; Velocity measurement; Pressure measurement; Shear stress measurement; Volume flow rate measurement; Wind tunnel blockage correction; End plate configurations; Flow visualization; Signal analysis. This course is primarily targeted at graduate students who are conducting experimental fluid mechanics research and those who have interests in experimental fluid mechanics. This course is also appropriate for undergraduate students enrolled in the department’s Aeronautical Engineering Specialization, especially those who are working on experimental fluid mechanics research for their final year projects.