What is Relative Equilibrium of Fluids? Relative equilibrium occurs when a fluid mass moves as a rigid body – meaning there’s no relative motion between fluid particles, even though the entire fluid mass may be accelerating or rotating. Think of…
understanding Weirs in Fluid Mechanics What you’ll learn Weirs are one of the simplest and most practical tools in open channel flow. In many rural places such as rural irrigation systems, remote streams, small treatment plants; there’s no budget for…
Principles of Fluid flow, Discharge and Continuity Equation Basic Principles of Fluid Flows Conservation of Mass It states that “Matter cannot be created nor destroyed.” Conservation of Energy It states that “Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. Conservation of Momentum…
Principle Behind Stability of Floating Bodies In Fluid Mechanics, fundamentals of stability on floating bodies are crucial when planning to build ships, floating bridges, and sea platforms. A floating body can stay steady at its new position after tilting (stable), drift…
Understanding Buoyancy Meaning and formulas What you’ll learn: What is Buoyancy? Buoyancy, to put it simply, is the upward-directed force a fluid exerts on an object that’s been immersed into it. What’s happening here? The pressure at the bottom of…
What you’ll learn Reynold’s Number The Reynolds number (Re) predicts whether a flow is laminar or turbulent. It’s a dimensionless number comparing inertial and viscous forces: Where: Flow Type Laminar : Re < 2,000Transitional Turbulent : 2,000 < Re <…
Fluid Mechanics DEFINITIONFluid Mechanics is a branch of engineering that with the properties of the fluid at rest or in motion. Fluid Mechanics In Civil Engineering, is taught in schools for us to understand how fluids behave may it be…
Understanding the Bernoulli Equation in Fluid Mechnics DEFINITIONThe Bernoulli Equation states that in a steady, incompressible, and frictionless flow, the total mechanical energy of the fluid remains constant along a streamline.It is based on the Conservation of Energy where it…
Analysis of Dams What you’ll learn What is Gravity Dam? Dams are critical infrastructural elements that serve multiple purposes, from water storage and flood control to hydroelectric power generation and irrigation. Among the various types of dams, gravity dams are particularly notable…
Understanding Hydrostatic Forces on Plain and Curved Surfaces Hydrostatics provides fundamental insights key to some aspects of fluid mechanics, particularly in understanding Fluid Mechanics equations. Static fluids exert force on any submerged surface, and grasping this concept is crucial in…
