MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids
Faculty of Engineering
MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC2404
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MEC2404
4 units list MEC2404 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit develops your physical understanding of fluid statics and fluid flow and the interaction of fluid forces with solids.
Topics include hydrostatics, Reynolds transport theorem, continuity and momentum equations, control volume analysis, the Bernoulli equation, viscous pipe flow, pumps, dimensional analysis, boundary layers, flow measurement techniques and applications of fluid forces in flow - lift and drag.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| November teaching period | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- TestsThreshold hurdle15.5%
- LaboratoriesThreshold hurdle18%
- Practical classesThreshold hurdle11%
- Pre-workshop quizzes about recorded lectures and readingsThreshold hurdle5.5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse fluid forces acting on bodies exposed to a volume of static fluid, with extension to fluid undergoing rigid body motion.
- 2
Determine solutions to flow problems, with simplifications as appropriate, using a control volume approach to transport of mass and momentum.
- 3
Apply dimensional analysis and modelling to plan experiments, present results meaningfully and predict prototype performance.
- 4
Determine lift and drag forces on bodies (including motor vehicles) subjected to fluid motion, describing the effects of boundary layer modification and flow separation.
- 5
Determine flow rates and pressure drops in pipe networks under steady state conditions for either laminar or turbulent flows.
- 6
Select suitable pumps for a range of pipe networks and/or flow conditions and describe typical properties of turbo-machines.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Laboratories6 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Course content is delivered using online videos in a flipped learning approach
Workshopping of weekly problems, instructor-led with students working through their own solutions. Three separate hands-on laboratory sessions of two hours each with pre-lab questions and a post-lab report. Individual or small group interaction working on assigned questions relevant to the course content of the current week
Learning resources
Required resources
A faculty-approved calculator
Where it fits
MEC2404 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Gregory Sheard
- Dr Josie Carberry
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Josie Carberry
- Associate Professor Kenny Tan
- Professor Gregory Sheard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC2404?
MEC2404 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MEC2404?
MEC2404 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including MEC3451, MEC4416, MEC4459 and RSE3241. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is MEC2404 offered?
In 2020, MEC2404 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia and Clayton.
How much work is MEC2404?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC2404 have an exam?
No. MEC2404 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC2404?
MEC2404 is part of Mechanical engineering.