Fluid Mechanics (2500213) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
In this subject, the basic physical principles that occur in the aquatic physical environment are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oscillatory movement and on the physics of fluids (kinematics, conservation equations, constituent equations in fluids, and fluid mechanics). 1. Know the bases of continuous media and understand the conservation and balance equations to finally obtain the main equations of fluid mechanics in hydrostatics and hydrodynamics (Euler, Navier-Stokes, Reynolds, Bernoulli). 2. Study the laminar and turbulent regime, and the concepts of boundary layer, diffusion, and stratification. 3. Relate the concepts learned to the solids mechanics equations from the conservation and balance equations. Fluid mechanics. In this subject the equations that define the behavior of fluids in natural environments are covered. A brief introduction is made to the continuous media, to continue with the conservation and balance equations, finally presenting the main equations of mechanics of fluids in hydrostatics and hydrodynamics (Euler, Navier-Stokes, Reynolds, Bernoulli). The laminar and turbulent regime is studied, and the concepts of boundary layer, transported and diffusion, and layering. Finally, the concepts learned are related to the solids mechanics equations from the equations conservation and balance.
Competencies
Especific
Recognize the biological bases and foundations of the plant and animal field in engineering: notions of genetics, biochemistry and metabolism, physiology, organisms and environment, population dynamics, flows of matter and energy and changes in ecosystems, biodiversity, principles of the kinetics of microbial growth and reactor theory.
Obtain basic knowledge about the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and basic numerical calculation and applied to engineering.
Apply the fundamental concepts of statistics and randomness of physical, social and economic phenomena, as well as uncertainty and decision-making techniques.
Enhance the capacity of spatial vision and identify the techniques of graphic representation, topography, photogrammetry, cartography, remote sensing and Geographic Information systems.
Describe and apply the techniques of analysis of physical, chemical and biological parameters; Integrate the experimental evidence found in field and / or laboratory data with the theoretical knowledge and interpret its results.
Formulate the principles of fluid mechanics and the fundamentals of continuous medium mechanics.
Identify the concepts and technical aspects linked to the conduit systems, both in pressure and in free sheet and apply them to the water supply transport networks; pumping systems; unit networks; separative networks; Avenues prevention systems in urban areas and analysis of tools for the recovery of altered river and coastal spaces.
Describe the processes linked to the water cycle: atmospheric circulation and rain formation; rain transformation into runoff; and apply them to surface and underground hydrology associated with avenues risk, surface water pollution, aquifer management and groundwater pollution.
Generic
Identify, formulate and solve problems related to environmental engineering.
Apply the functions of consulting, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation of any action in the territory in the field of environmental engineering.
To use in any action in the territory proven methods and accredited technologies, in order to achieve the greatest efficiency respect for the environment and the protection of the safety and health of workers and users.
Total hours of student work
| Hours | Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised Learning | Large group | 45h | 75.00 % | |
| Medium group | 15h | 25.00 % | ||
| Self Study | 90h | |||
Teaching Methodology
The course consists of 2.3 hours per week of classroom activity (large size group) and 1.2 hours weekly with half the students (medium size group). The 2.3 hours in the large size groups are devoted to theoretical lectures, in which the teacher presents the basic concepts and topics of the subject, shows examples and solves exercises. The 1.2 hours in the medium size groups is devoted to solving practical problems with greater interaction with the students. The objective of these practical exercises is to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. The rest of weekly hours devoted to laboratory practice. Support material in the form of a detailed teaching plan is provided using the virtual campus ATENEA: content, program of learning and assessment activities conducted and literature. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.
Grading Rules
The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.
The subject is graded through: - Two midterm exams. Their average counts for 80% of the final grade. - Course assignement. Their grade counts for 20% of the final grade.
Test Rules
- The exams consist of theoretical and practical questions. - The assignments must be submitted to the teacher according to the previously announced procedure.
Office Hours
At any time, previously agreed between the student and the teacher, and in any case whenever the time after class is desired.
Bibliography
Basic
- Potter, Merle C. ; Wiggert, David C.; Ramadan, Bassem. Mecánica de Fluidos. 4a edición. Mexico: Cengage Learning, 2015. ISBN 9786075194509.
- Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala. Mecánica de Fluidos. Fundamentos y Aplicaciones. Cuarta edición. Mexico: McGraw-Hill, 2018. ISBN 9781456260941.
Complementary
- Oliver Olivella, X.; Agelet de Saracíbar, C. Mecànica de medis continus per a enginyers. Barcelona: Edicions UPC, 2003. ISBN 8483017199.