13.021 Marine Hydrodynamics, Fall 2001
Illustration of some of the tools and concepts of marine hydrodynamics covered in the course, relevant in this case to the design of ships and offshore platform. (Image courtesy of Dick K. P. Yue.)
Highlights of this Course
This course features a complete set of 25
lecture and 12
recitation notes. In addition problem sets are available in the
assignments section.
Course Description
In this course the fundamentals of fluid mechanics are developed in the context of naval architecture and ocean science and engineering. Transport theorem and conservation principles. Navier-Stokes' equation. Dimensional analysis. Ideal and potential flows. Vorticity and Kelvin's theorem. Hydrodynamic forces in potential flow, D'Alembert's paradox, added-mass, slender-body theory. Viscous-fluid flow, laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Model testing, scaling laws. Application of potential theory to surface waves, energy transport, wave/body forces. Linearized theory of lifting surfaces. Experimental project in the towing tank or propeller tunnel.