Instructor
Prof. Mark Drela
Learning Objectives
16.01-16.04 Fluid Mechanics (PDF)
Textbooks
Anderson, John D. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics. 3rd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2001. ISBN: 0072373350.
16.01-16.02
Lec # | TOPICS | CONCEPT QUESTIONS | MUDDY POINTS | READINGS | ASSIGNMENTS / SOLUTIONS |
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F1 | Introductory Concepts (PDF) | F1-F11 Concept Questions (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 1.1 (optional), 1.2-1.4. | Problem F1 (PDF) Solution F1 (PDF) Survey Results (PDF) |
F2 | Hydrostatics (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 1.9. | ||
F3 | Aerodynamic Forces and Moments (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 1.5-1.6. | Problem F3 (PDF) Solution F3 (PDF) |
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F4 | Dimensional Analysis and Similarity (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 1.7. | Problem F4 (PDF) Solution F4 (PDF) |
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F5 | Reynolds and Mach Number (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 1.10, 1.11. | Problem F5 (PDF) Solution F5 (PDF) |
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F6 | Control Volume, Mass Conservation (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 2.3-2.4. | Problem F6 (PDF) Solution F6 (PDF) |
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F7 | Momentum Conservation (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 2.5. | Problem F7 (PDF) Solution F7 (PDF) |
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Math Review | Div, Curl Review (Gauss, Stokes Theorems) (PDF) Grad Review (Gradient Theorem) (PDF) |
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F8 | Streamlines, Pathlines, Streaklines (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 2.11. | Problem F8 (PDF) Solution F8 (PDF) |
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F9 | Momentum Integral Applications (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 2.6. | ||
F10 | Substantial Derivative (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 2.9-2.10. | Problem F10 (PDF) Solution F10 (PDF) |
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F11 | Vorticity and Circulation (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 2.12-2.13. | Problem F11 (PDF) Solution F11 (PDF) |
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F12 | Stream Function and Velocity Potential (PDF) | F12-F17 Concept Questions (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 2.14-2.15. | Problem F12 (PDF) Solution F12 (PDF) |
F13 | Bernoulli's Equation (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 3.2-3.3. | Problem F13 (PDF) Solution F13 (PDF) |
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F14 | Incompressible and Irrotational Flows (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 3.7. | Problem F14 (PDF) Solution F14 (PDF) |
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F15 | Sources, Sinks and Doublets (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 3.9-3.12. | ||
F16 | Vortex, Lifting Flow (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 3.14-3.16. | Problem F16 (PDF) Solution F16 (PDF) |
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F17 | Flowfield Prediction (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 3.17. | Problem F17 (PDF) Solution F17 (PDF) |
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F18 | Lift Prediction, Vortex Sheets (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 3.17. | Problem F18 (PDF) Solution F18 (PDF) |
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F19 | Airfoils (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 4.1-4.3. | Problem F19 (PDF) Solution F19 (PDF) |
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F20 | Airfoils: Detailed Look (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 3.1-3.3. Airfoils and Airflow |
Problem F20 (PDF) Solution F20 (PDF) |
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F21 | Airfoil Polar Relations (PDF) | (PDF) | Problem F21 (PDF) Solution F21 (PDF) |
16.03-16.04
LEC # | TOPICS | CONCEPT QUESTIONS | MUDDY POINTS | READINGS | ASSIGNMENTS / SOLUTIONS |
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F1 | Formation of Lifting Flow (PDF) | F1-F10 Concept Questions (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 4.5-4.6. | Problem F1 (PDF) Solution F1 (PDF) |
F2 | Airfoil Vortex Sheet Models, Thin Airfoil Analysis Problem (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 4.4, 4.7. | Problem F2 (PDF) Solution F2 (PDF) |
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F3 | Thin Airfoil Analysis Problem (cont.) (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 4.8. | Problem F3 (PDF) Solution F3 (PDF) |
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F4 | Thin Airfoil Theory Application: Analysis Example (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 4.8-4.9. | Problem F4 (PDF) Solution F4 (PDF) |
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F5 | Introduction to 3D Wings, 2D and 3D Coefficients (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 5.1. | Problem F5 (PDF) Solution F5 (PDF) |
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F6 | 3D Vortex Filaments, Lifting Line Theory (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 5.1. | Problem F6 (PDF) Solution F6 (PDF) |
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F7 | Elliptical Lift Distribution (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 5.3.1. | Problem F7 (PDF) Solution F7 (PDF) |
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F8 | Wing Geometry, Wing Design Problem (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 5.3.2-5.3.3. | Problem F8 (PDF) Solution F8 (PDF) |
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F9 | General Wings (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 5.3.2-5.3.3. | Problem F9 (PDF) Solution F9 (PDF) |
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F10 | Aircraft Performance Analysis (PDF) Drag Estimation Table (PDF) |
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F11 | Introduction to Compressible Flows, Thermodynamic Concepts (PDF) | F11-F20 Concept Questions (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 7.1-7.2. | Problem F11 (PDF) Solution F11 (PDF) |
F12 | Energy Conservation (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 2.7, 7.4-7.5. | Problem F12 (PDF) Solution F12 (PDF) |
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F13 | Stagnation Quantities, Introduction to Shock Waves (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 7.5-7.6. | Problem F13 (PDF) Solution F13 (PDF) |
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F14 | Normal Shock Waves, Speed of Sound (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 8.1-8.3. | Problem F14 (PDF) Solution F14 (PDF) |
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F15 | Mach Number Relations, Normal Shock Properties (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 8.4, 8.6. | Problem F15 (PDF) Solution F15 (PDF) |
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F16 | Shock Losses, Compressible Flow Pitot-Tube (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 8.6-8.7. | Problem F16 (PFD) Solution F16 (PDF) |
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F17 | Oblique Shocks (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 9.1-9.2. | Problem F17 (PDF) Solution F17 (PDF) |
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F18 | Prandtl-Meyer Waves, Shock Expansion Theory (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 9.6-9.7. | Problem F18 (PDF) Solution F18 (PDF) |
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F19 | Compressible Channel Flow (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Sections 10.1-10.2. | Problem F19 (PDF) Solution F19 (PDF) |
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F20 | Laval Nozzle Flows (PDF) | (PDF) | Anderson. Section 10.3. | Problem F20 (PDF) Solution F20 (PDF) |