Some engineering applications of fluid mechanics CE319F Elementary Mechanics of Fluids Spring 2010...

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Some engineering applications of fluid mechanics

CE319F Elementary Mechanics of Fluids

Spring 2010 (Kinnas)The University of Texas at Austin

Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering

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Dams

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Rivers

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Waves

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Ships

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Offshore Structures

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Pipelines

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Hydraulic systems

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Weather map

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Wind turbines

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Testing of cars inside windtunnel to reduce air resistance

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Testing of buildings inside wind-tunnel

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Testing of bridges inside wind-tunnel

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