6.3.2 - Complex Flow around a Bridge Pier
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What are Cauchy's equations used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids resist movement.
Define a velocity field.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would plot the speed of a flowing river.
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What do Cauchy's equations model?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when fluid is in motion.
True or False: Navier-Stokes equations are simpler than Cauchy’s equations.
💡 Hint: Remember what makes each equation fundamental.
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Given a certain velocity field around a bridge pier, calculate the expected stress distribution using Cauchy’s equations.
💡 Hint: What formulas would you apply?
Design a bridge incorporating predicted flow patterns using CFD simulations. Present your findings.
💡 Hint: Focus on the variables impacting your design decision!
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