4030-CIV

Week 1: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

• Topics:

  • Importance of fluid mechanics in civil engineering.

  • Classification of fluids: ideal vs. real, compressible vs. incompressible.

  • Continuum assumption and basic physical concepts.

  • Units and dimensional consistency.

• Activities:

  • Problem-solving on pressure, mass, and volume.

  • Group discussion: role of fluid mechanics in hydraulic structures.