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Calendar

The schedule of lectures and exams for the course are covered here, and links to related assignments are included where available.

Lecture and Assignments Schedule

LEC # TOPICS ASSIGNMENTS
1 Introduction to Marine Hydrodynamics: Fluid Properties Assignment (PDF)
2 Contents Under Pressure: Hydrostatics Assignment (PDF)
3 More Hydrostatics & Archimedes Principle
4 Floating Bodies, Basic Naval Architecture Assignment (PDF)
5 Fluids in Motion; Flow Descriptions
A Control Volume Approach to Fluid Mechanics
6 Bernoulli Equation Assignment (PDF)
7 Draining Tanks, Leaky Sinks, Sinking Ships
8 Equations of Motion: Continuity, Mass Flux Assignment (PDF)
9 Momentum Conservation; Energy Equation
10 Conservation of Mass in Diff. Form
Exam 1: In Class
11 Differential Equations of Motion Navier Stokes Equation; Boundary Conditions Assignment (PDF)
12 Ocean Engineering Flows Laminar vs. Turbulent Flows Assignment (PDF)
13 Boundary Layers Characteristics: Laminar and Turbulent BLs
14 Reynolds Number Effects and Turbulence; Dimensional Analysis and Model Scaling Assignment (PDF)
15 Ship Resistance Testing Model Scaling
16 Viscous Lift and Drag; Wakes and Jets; Offshore Platforms (VIV) Assignment (PDF)
17 Potential Flows (Ideal Flow)
18 Free Surface Hydrodynamics: Linear Waves Assignment (PDF)
Exam 2: In Class
19 Wave Forces on Offshore Structures
20 Breaking Waves; Tsunamis; Ocean Hydro Sea States; Weather Classifications
21 Propellers and Rudders
22 Choosing the Right Propulsor Maximizing Thrust
23 Stealth: Cavitation and Flow Acoustics
24 Hydro Wrap Up
Final Exam