Aerodynamics

Recommended Prerequisites

A basic knowledge is required in: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Programming, Numerical and Computational Methods, Probabilities and Statistics, and also a basic knowledge on Fluid Mechanics

Teaching Methods

  Theoretical lectures (T): oral exposition of the defined topics. Individual participation of students in the discussion is evaluated. TP classes: resolution of problems. Laboratorial classes (LC): experience, data aquisition/observation, write report.

Learning Outcomes

The main objective of the course is to provide students with a solid knowledge and basic training on the behavior of fluids, especially external flowing fluids, for mechanical engineering applications. It is structured across a total of five chapters, envolving use the foundations learned in Fluid Mechanics to address several practical engineering problems. All of these subjects focus on the analysis of transport phenomena (amount of movement, energy and mass) that occur in fluid flows in diverse practical applications.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Plane potential flows of an incompressible fluid; Boundary Layer; External flow (drag and lift forces); Turbulence: fundamental concepts; Compressible flow.

Head Lecturer(s)

Almerindo Domingues Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 20.0%
Exam: 80.0%

Bibliography

Anderson, J. (2024) - Fundamentals of Aerodynamics (7th ed.). Oliveira, L.A. & Lopes, A.G. (2020), Mecânica dos Fluidos (6.ª ed.). LIDEL. Çengel, Y.A. & Cimbala, J.M. (2019), Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, SI (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill. (...)