13.012 Hydrodynamics for Ocean Engineering, Fall 2002
Non-uniform currents effect the spanwise vortex shedding on a cable. (Courtesy of Alexandra Techet.)
Highlights of this Course
Course Description
Development of the fundamental equations of fluid mechanics and their simplifications for several areas of marine hydrodynamics. Application of these principles to the solution of practical ocean engineering problems. Topics include the principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy; hydrostatic behavior of floating and submerged bodies; lift and drag forces; dimensional anaylsis; wave forces on ships and offshore platforms; laminar and turbulent flows. Experimental projects will be conducted in ocean engineering laboratories illustrating concepts taught in class, including ship resistance and model testing, lift and drag forces on submerged bodies, and vehicle propulsion.
Technical Requirements
Microsoft Excel software is recommended for viewing the .xls files found on this course site. Free Microsoft Excel viewer software can also be used to view the .xls files.
Any number of software tools can be used to import the .dat files found on this course site. Please refer to the course materials for any specific instructions or recommendations.
MATLAB® software is required to view and run the .m and .mat files found on this course site.
MATLAB® is a trademark of The MathWorks, Inc.