15.3 - Kinematic Similarity
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Practice Questions
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Define kinematic similarity.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between model and prototype movements.
What is the Reynolds number?
💡 Hint: Consider how this number helps categorize types of fluid flow.
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What defines kinematic similarity in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between velocities in models and prototypes.
True or False: Kinematic similarity only considers the Reynolds number.
💡 Hint: Reflect on other dimensionless numbers used in fluid dynamics.
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Design a model of a bridge that maintains kinematic similarity to a prototype with a Reynolds number of 1500. What parameters must you ensure match?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the fluid's viscosity and density influence your calculations.
In a case study, a flood simulation model has a Froude number of 0.8. Calculate the required height of waves in the prototype if the model's wave height is 0.5 meters.
💡 Hint: Think about how the gravitational forces are affecting wave behavior.
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