13.021 Marine Hydrodynamics, Fall 2001
Author(s)
Yue, Dick Kau-Ping
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Alternative title
Marine Hydrodynamics
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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.
Date issued
2001-12Other identifiers
13.021-Fall2001
local: 13.021
local: IMSCP-MD5-f6a36f2b95da1248fa0f5c74f3067a4f
Keywords
ocean science, naval architecture, fluid mechanics