Fluid Flow and Thermal PhysicsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the student is expected to be able to
- describe and implement the major laws of fluid and gas mechanics and heat transfer that are the grounds of construction engineering, and determine the quantities in them
– present the major methods and instruments of measurement in construction physics
– take basic measurements related to construction physics
– write reports based on the measurements.

Content

Liquids and gases.
Density, surface pressure, hydrostatic pressure, gas pressure.
Pressure and depth. Archimedes’ law.
Fluid mechanics: basic concepts and Bernoulli’s law.
Thermal expansion and ideal gas law.
Heat storage and changes of state.
Working in a laboratory, assessing the reliability of measurements, and project reports.
Viscosity.
Laminar and turbulent flow.
Generalised Bernoulli’s law.
Advanced applications related to the topics of the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to give reasons for the studied topics.