Fluid Mechanics Lab
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Fluid Mechanics Lab Syllabus
Contact information ADA Prerequisites Outcomes Grade Text
Fluid Mechanics Lab Notes
Schedule Lab locations Groups
Fluid Mechanics Lab Power Point
Fluid principles Changes in schedule
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Demonstrate fluid principles Hands-on: equipment &
instrumentation Team work Communication skills
Communications
Skill valued by employers – surveys S.D. Warren
FM Lab
Preparation for industry• Good work habits• Safety• Housekeeping: safe, efficient, OSHA• On-time; in right place
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Reports• Individual• Due dates• Ethical behavior academic dishonesty
Reports
Formats Engineering journal Sales Capital project proposal Engineering memo: progress report
Format Follow format EXACTLY Format • Title page• Objective: fluid principle being demonstrated.• Procedure: “As issued by the Instructor”; exceptions
should be noted.• Data: use “raw” lab data; no calculated or converted
values.• Results: tables and/or graphs• Conclusions: support with values from Results. Present
any comparisons with published data.• Appendix: list any source used to prepare report; e.g.
source of published values.
Reports
Word processor Proper grammar Complete sentences Computer-generated graphs
Reports
Neat & orderly Follow format exactly
Reports
Clear Concise Complete Correct
Clear
Vague: “the new model runs much faster than the old model but is much more expensive.”
Clear: The CF 553 runs 84% faster than the RG 562 but costs an additional $4320.”
Concise
“I regret to inform you, at this time I basically do not have access to that specific information.”
“This is a manually operated soil manipulator.”
Concise
Commence – start Utilize – use Proceed – go Exhibits the ability to – can In the majority of instances - usually
Complete
Start with an objective Collect meaningful data Analyze in line with objective Reach conclusions
Correct
Technically Grammatically Format
Graphs
Present data in concise, clear manner• See trends• Compare conditions• Extrapolate data• Develop equation to describe data
Graphs
Computer generated Descriptive title Abscissa – independent variable;
ordinate – dependent variable Label axes: name & units; orientation
Graphs
Axes increment: consistent increments; appropriately sized
Legend Staple upper right Multiple axes - example
Graphs
Continuous functions – smooth, best fit curve. Do not force the curve through every data point.
No “free-hand” curve Curve vs bar chart