18.3.1 - Steady vs Unsteady Flow
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Define steady flow.
💡 Hint: Think about consistency over time.
What is unsteady flow?
💡 Hint: Consider a changing property over time.
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What is the defining characteristic of steady flow?
💡 Hint: Think about whether properties stay the same or not.
True or False: Unsteady flow can lead to complex calculations in engineering applications.
💡 Hint: Recall the implications of changing flow properties.
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You have a river that shows clear, steady flow and a drainage system that fluctuates due to incoming storms. How would you model the two systems to assess their capacities to handle water flow?
💡 Hint: Consider basic principles of hydraulics.
If an engineer mistakenly treats a transient flow situation as a steady flow, what effects might this have on the design of a hydraulic structure?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of miscalculating flow rates.
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