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 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 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
5 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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- TestsThreshold hurdle9.5%
- Laboratory projectsThreshold hurdle34%
- Practical quizThreshold hurdle11%
- Pre-workshop quizThreshold hurdle5.5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Determine 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
Determine model scaling parameters for experimentation and prototype performance and present results meaningfully using dimensional analysis and modelling.
- 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
Select suitable pumps for flow systems informed by determining flow rates and pressure drops in pipe networks under steady-state conditions for either laminar or turbulent flows.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories6 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of 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.
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
Course content is delivered using online videos in a flipped learning approach
Learning resources
Required resources
A faculty-approved calculator
Where it fits
MEC2404 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Josie Carberry
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Josie Carberry
- Associate Professor Kenny Tan
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 5 units, including MEC3451, MEC3602, MEC4416, MEC4447 and MEC4459. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is MEC2404 offered?
In 2024, MEC2404 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
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.