Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers module (GA21004)
Learn the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics — hydrostatics, pipe flow and open channel flow — and develops your ability to analyse and design water-related civil engineering infrastructure
This module introduces the principles of fluid mechanics relevant to civil engineering practice, with a focus on water-related infrastructure.
You will study hydrostatics, fluid fundamentals, governing equations, pipe flow and open channel flow.
Teaching combines lectures — including derivations and demonstrations of fluid mechanics concepts — with built-in tutorial sessions where you practise applying analytical tools and approaches to solve problems, both individually and in groups.
Assessment consists of two equally weighted pieces of coursework that require you to solve analytical problems, demonstrate understanding of water infrastructure, and generate design solutions.
This module is delivered as part of a Graduate Apprenticeship programme, with teaching taking place one day a week on the Dundee city campus.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
- Use fluid mechanics principles to explain the operation of water-related civil engineering infrastructure.
- Apply engineering concepts of fluid mechanics to analyse unfamiliar problems.
- Apply appropriate techniques to design basic elements of water-related infrastructure.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Use fluid mechanics principles to explain the operation of water-related infrastructure.
- Apply the engineering concepts of fluid mechanics to analyse unfamiliar problems.
- Apply appropriate techniques to design basic elements of water-related infrastructure.
Assignments / assessments
Coursework 1 — 50%
- An analytical problem-solving assignment demonstrating understanding of fluid mechanics principles and water infrastructure.
Coursework 2 — 50%
- A design-focused assignment applying fluid mechanics techniques to generate solutions for water-related civil engineering problems.
This module does not have a final exam.
Teaching methods / timetable
- Lectures including presentations, derivations and demonstrations of fluid mechanics concepts
- Built-in tutorial sessions for individual and group problem-solving practice