Open channel fluid flow from floodwaters generates erosion and caused this road washout. (Courtesy of Wildlands CPR on Flickr. License CC BY-NC-SA.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. David Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Prof. Ole Madsen
MIT Course Number
1.060
As Taught In
Spring 2006
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This subject provides an introduction to fluid mechanics. Students are introduced to and become familiar with all relevant physical properties and fundamental laws governing the behavior of fluids and learn how to solve a variety of problems of interest to civil and environmental engineers. While there is a chance to put skills from calculus and differential equations to use in this subject, the emphasis is on physical understanding of why a fluid behaves the way it does. The aim is to make the students think as a fluid. In addition to relating a working knowledge of fluid mechanics, the subject prepares students for higher-level subjects in fluid dynamics.