APPLIED MECHANICS DEPARTMENT

APL106 MECHANICS of FLUIDS (3-1-0)

Semester I (2021-22)

A. TEXT BOOK FOR THE COURSE

"Fluid Mechanics by Frank M. White: Tata Mcgraw Hill, 7 th edition, 2011
B. COURSE CONTENTS
(The chapters referred to are from the text book. The number in parenthesis shows the number of
lecture hours to be spent on the topic).
 Chapter 1: Introduction: Fundamental concepts and introductory definitions; Fluid properties;
Viscosity, Classification of fluids and flow regimes; Flow visualization; Pathlines, streaklines and
streamlines. (3)
 Chapter 2: Fluid Statics: Pressure force on a fluid element; Basic equation of fluid statics; Hydrostatic
distribution; Manometry; Forces on submerged surfaces; Buoyancy and Stability; Fluids in rigid body
motion. (3)
 Chapter 3: Integral Relations for Fluid Flow : Basic physical laws; Systems and Control
Volumes; Reynolds transport theorem; Conservation of Mass; Linear momentum equation; Angular
momentum equation; Energy equation; Bernoulli equation. (8)
 Chapter 4: Differential Equations for Fluid Motion: Acceleration; Equations for mass,
momentum and energy (Navier-Stokes equations); Boundary conditions; Exact solutions; Stream
function; Vorticity and irrotationality; Potential flows. (8)
 Chapter 5: Dimensional Analysis and Similarity: Buckingham pi-theorem; Non-
dimensionalization of basic equations; Modelling; Significance of important dimensionless groups.
(3)
 Chapter 6: Viscous Flow in Ducts: Reynolds number regimes; Head loss and friction factor;
Minor losses in pipe systems; Introduction to turbulence. (5)
 Chapter 7: Boundary Layer Theory: Introduction; Boundary layer equations; Approximate
solution; Experimental external flows. (5)
 Chapter 9: Compressible Flows : One dimensional compressible flows, Introduction, speed of
sound, Adiabatic and isentropic steady flow with area changes, Normal shock, Flow through
converging diverging nozzle. (5)
C. TUTORIAL CLASSES
Will be held for the entire class once a week in a common slot to be decided
D. EVALUATION OF THE COURSE
The final grade in the course will be awarded as per the following weightages to the
performance in different activities:
(i) 30% weightage will be given to the performance in Minor
(ii) 45% weightage to the performance in the 2-hour major test to be held at the end of the course.
(iii) 25 % weightage will be given for weekly assignments and surprise quizzes. Quizzes will be
held in the tutorial timings. No requizzes. The sub-distribution between quizzes and
assignments is to be decided later based on the honesty in assignments.
(iv) These weightages are tentative and could be changed by a tune of 5-10%.

Extra credits can be awarded by the instructor on the basis of exceptional performance in
lecture/tutorials.

E. Attendance Policy: One grade may be lowered if attendance is less

than 75%

F. COURSE CO-ORDINATORS
Prof. Sanjeev Sanghi
Prof. Prapanch Nair