MECH 454: Computational Fluid Mechanics
Professor: Tayfun Tezduyar / 3 hours / Offered Fall / Group A Technical Elective
Fundamental concepts of finite element methods in fluid mechanics, including spatial discretization and numerical integration in multidimensions, time-integration, and solution of nonlinear ordinary differential equation systems. Advanced numerical stabilization techniques designed for fluid mechanics problems. Strategies for solution of complex, real-world problems. Topics in large-scale computing, parallel processing, and visualization.
MECH 473: Advanced Fluid Mechanics I
Professor: Tayfun Tezduyar / 3 hours / Offered Spring / Group A Technical Elective
Examination of conservation equations for viscous compressible and incompressible fluids. Includes applications to viscous and inviscid flows, as well as simple flows of non-Newtonian fluids, and introductions to stability and turbulence. Graduate students must register for MECH 573, and will be expected to complete additional projects. Credit not given for both MECH 372 and MECH 473.
MECH 591: Gas Dynamics
Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Fall / Group B Technical Elective
Study of the fundamentals of compressible, one-dimensional gas flows with area change, normal shocks, friction, and heat addition. Includes oblique shocks, Prandtl-Meyer flows expansions, and numerical techniques.
MECH 594: Introduction to Aerodynamics
Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Fall / Group A Technical Elective
Development of theories for the prediction of aerodynamic forces and moments acting on airfoils, wings, and bodies. Includes their design applications. Not offered every year.
MECH 599: Flight Mechanics and Flight Testing Engineering
Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Spring