MEC3451: Fluid Mechanics II

3 Tests - 10% each
Exam - 70%

I had to do this unit because I failed MAE3401: Aerodynamics II when I was studying aerospace engineering. To be honest, I am very glad that I failed aerodynamics II because otherwise I would not be able to understand what really fluid mechanics is. RP is a great lecturer and he really puts a great effort in how to deliver this unit very efficiently and he absolutely nails it.

There are 3 tests for in semester assessment and you need to get at least 45% overall to pass your internals. The class average was about 70% so if you are up-to-date with everything, then there is nothing stopping you to get a HD in this unit. Although sometimes I found the content very dull with all these theoretical calculations, RP did his best to show very cool videos to solidify our understanding.

RP also puts emphasis on what is going to appear on the exam and when he said that 'this content is out of scope' you just don't leave the lecture because what he talks about is often very interesting. The exam was mainly focused on the latter topics because the former ones were assessed in those three tests.

The way the tutorials are done is also different. Although these tutorials aren't assessed you are still encouraged to show up to avoid the hassle of cramming later on.

The content isn't very difficult if you are good at maths, particularly with vector calculus. Tensor algebra is also briefly introduced to really understand what's going on with fluids. There is so much to talk about this unit but I am going to stop here. I really enjoyed this unit and I think I did very well.

Dr P Ranganathan aka RP

Yes, without solutions. Nevertheless, many problem sheets are provided for your preparation to exam

5 out of 5

Yes

No, everything is covered in the lectures.

3x1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial

Semester 1 2016.

66 - C