BAEN 340 Fluid Mechanics

Fall 2014
Syllabus

Professor: Dr. Patricia Smith

Office: 302 B Scoates Hall
Phone: 845-3630
E-mail: patti-smith@tamu.edu
Course Times: MWF 11:30 12:20
Course Location: Scoates 317
Office Hours: Office Hours T-Th 1:00 3:00 or by appointment.
Course Web Page: We will be using eCampus for this course.

T.A.: Neelam Maheshwari

Office: 233B Scoates Hall
E-mail: nlm_maheshwari@tamu.edu
Office Hours:

Course Description:
The course is devoted to study of the fundamentals of fluid properties, basic conservation
principles of momentum, energy and continuity, flow through closed conduits, and open
channel hydraulics.

Learning Outcomes:
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to fluid
mechanics problems.
2. An ability to identify, formulate and solve fluid mechanics problems.
3. Ability to communicate solutions effectively.

Textbook:
Munson, B.R., T.H. Okiishi, W.W. Huebsch, and A.P. Rothmayer. 2013. Fundamentals of
Fluid Mechanics, 7th ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. New York, NY.

Pre-requisites
MEEN 221 or equivalent, junior classification

Grading Grading Scale

Exams (3) 45% 90 100 A
Final Exam 15% 80 89 B
Homework 20% 70 79 C
Quizzes 20% 60 69 D
100% Below 60 F
Homework & Quizzes
An example of the required format is attached to this syllabus and is available on eCampus.
Points will be deducted if the format is not followed. Homework will be collected at the
beginning of class every Friday unless there is an exam. No late homework will be
accepted. Keys for the homework will be made available but may not be photocopied or
distributed in any way.

Quizzes will be given several times throughout the semester via eCampus. Makeup
quizzes will only be given in accordance to rules regarding student attendance which
can be found at: http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07.

Final Exam
The final is exam is mandatory and comprehensive. However, if a student has ZERO
absences, turns in ALL homework on time and is satisfied with his/her grade prior to the
final he/she may opt out of the final.

Scholastic Honesty
Aggies do not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.

The Aggie Code of Honor states that the students at Texas A&M University should value
honesty and personal integrity. Therefore, it is the responsibility of students and faculty
members to help maintain scholastic integrity at the University by refusing to participate in
or tolerate scholastic dishonesty.

In this course, it is permissible to discuss homework assignments and solutions. It is NOT

permissible to copy homework solutions (including computer programs or computer
produced output (spreadsheets, graphs, tables etc)) from another student or any other
source including but not limited to the text solutions manual. Contents of the course
website, tests, homeworks, homework solutions, quizzes, examples etc. are the intellectual
property of the instructor. It is not permissible to copy, sell, or redistribute any of the
course materials. It is NOT permissible to discuss any aspect of any test or examination
until ALL students have completed the exam.

The penalties for violating this policy will range from a ZERO on the assignment or test to
an F in the course. In addition, a report will be made to the TAMU Honor Council Office.
If you have any questions about the Aggie Honor Code, please consult the website at:
http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor.

Additional Accommodations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that
provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other
things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning
environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe
you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student
Life, Disability Services in Room B118 of Cain Hall. The phone number is 845-1637. For
additional information visit: http://disability.tamu.edu.
 Sample Homework Problem Format
BAEN 340 Fluid Mechanics

Name: Jane Doe Homework #1 1/X

Problem # P
Find: Write a Statement of the Problem in your own words. What are
you solving for?

Given: What data and conditions are you starting with?

1.
2. etc.

Required: What equations, properties etc. do you need to find in order

to solve the problem?
1.
2. etc.

Assumptions: What values or conditions are you assuming to solve

the problem? What fundamental assumptions need to be made to use
the equations? What constrains the solution?
1.
2. etc.

Solution:
Show your work neatly and in detail. A sketch or sketches of system
IS REQUIRED. Final answers MUST be boxed.

NOTES:
1. You WILL lose points if you dont follow this format.
2. ALL table values must be referenced by table number. (Table X.X).
3. All homework assignments must be on engineering paper or as a computer
printout. All computer-generated solutions must be summarized in tables and
graphs and be presented in a professional format with sample calculations
included. You must follow the format regardless if you use a computer or not.
4. Neatness counts. If it cant be read, it wont be graded.
5. Pay attention to significant digits.
6. ENGINEERS DO MATH- There should be no math in this class that you havent
seen before.
7. Homework is due at the BEGINNING OF CLASS on the date stated. NO late
homework will be accepted for grading.
 BAEN 340 Course Schedule
Fall 2014

Date Day Lecture Topic Reading for Next Class HW DUE

1-Sep M Overview Ch 1
3-Sep W Fluid Properties Ch 2 Sec. 2.1 - 2.7
5-Sep F Pressure variation and manometry Ch 2 Sec. 2.8 - 2.9 HW 1
8-Sep M Hydrostatic pressure on plane surface Ch 2 Sec. 2.11
10-Sep W Bouyancy, Flotation, and Stability Ch 3 Sec. 3.1 - 3.2
12-Sep F Newton's 2nd Law Ch 3 Sec. 3.3 - 3.4 HW 2
15-Sep M Newton's 2nd Law continued Ch 3 Sec. 3.5
17-Sep W Static, stagnation dynamic and total pressure Ch 3 Sec. 3.6-3.8
19-Sep F Bernoulli's equation Ch 4 Sec. 4.3 - 4.4 HW 3
22-Sep M Reynold's transport theorem Ch 5 Sec. 5.1.1-5.1.2
24-Sep W Continuity Equation (Fixed Nondeforming Control Volumes) Study for Exam
26-Sep F Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4) Ch 5 Sec. 5.1.3-5.1.4
29-Sep M Continuity Equation (Moving Nondeforming CV and Deforming CV) Ch 5 Sec. 5.2.1
1-Oct W Linear Momentum Ch 5 Sec. 5.2.2
3-Oct F Linear Momentum Ch 5 Sec. 5.2.3-5.2.4 HW 4
6-Oct M Torque (Moment-of-Momentum) Ch 5 Sec 5.3.1-5.3.2
8-Oct W Energy equation Ch 4 Sec. 5.3.3-5.3.4
10-Oct F Energy equation Ch 8 Sec. 8.1- 8.2 HW 5
13-Oct M Viscous Flow in Pipes-Laminar Flow Ch 8 Sec. 8.3
15-Oct W Viscous Flow in Pipes-Turbulent Flow Ch 8 Sec. 8.4
17-Oct F Dimensional Analysis of Pipe Flow-Major and Minor Losses Ch 8 Sec. 8.5.1 HW 6
20-Oct M Flow in non-circular conduits; Single pipe flow examples Ch 8 Sec. 8.5.2
22-Oct W Multiple Pipe Systems Study for Exam
24-Oct F Exam 2 (Ch 5 - Ch 8.4) Ch 8 Sec. 8.6
27-Oct M Pipe flowrate measurement Ch 10 Sec 10.1-10.2
29-Oct W Open channel flow: general characteristics Ch 10 Sec. 10.3
31-Oct F Open channel flow: energy considerations Ch. 10 Sec 10.4 HW 7
3-Nov M Open channel flow: uniform flow Ch. 10 Sec 10.5
5-Nov W Open channel flow: gradually varied flow Ch 10 Sec. 10.6.1
7-Nov F Open channel flow: rapidly varied flow Ch 10 Sec 10.6.2-10.6.3 HW 8
10-Nov M Open channel flow: Sharp and broad crested weirs Ch 12 Sec 12.1-12.3
12-Nov W Turbomachines - Introduction Ch.12 Sec. 12.4
14-Nov F The Centrifugal Pump Ch. 12 Sec 12.5 HW 9
17-Nov M Dimensional Parameters and Similarity Laws Ch. 12 Sec 12.6-12.7
19-Nov W Axial-Flow and Mixed-Flow Pumps and Fans Study for Exam
21-Nov F Exam 3 (Ch 8.5-12.4) Ch. 12 Sec. 12.8
24-Nov M Turbines Ch. 11 Sec. 11.1
26-Nov W NO CLASS (READING DAY)
28-Nov F NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break) HW10
1-Dec M Compressible Flow- Ideal Gas Relationships Ch. 11 Sec. 11.2-11.3
3-Dec W Mach Number, Speed of Sound and Categories of Compressible Flow Ch. 11 Sec 11.4
5-Dec F Isentropic Flow of an Ideal Gas Ch. 11 Sec 11.4
8-Dec M Isentropic Flow of an Ideal Gas
17-Dec F Final Exam (Comprehensive) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.