Practice Reynolds Shear Stress - 1.6 | 19. Laminar and Turbulent Flow (Contd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define shear stress.

💡 Hint: Think about forces and areas.

Question 2

Easy

What does eddy viscosity represent?

💡 Hint: Consider how turbulence creates additional resistance.

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Question 1

What is the formula for Reynolds shear stress?

  • -ρ⟨u'v'⟩
  • -ρ⟨u'v'⟩²
  • ρ⟨u'v'⟩

💡 Hint: Look for the expression involving the average products of fluctuating components.

Question 2

Eddy viscosity is independent of the flow's conditions. (True/False)

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how turbulence affects the fluid's behavior.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the Reynolds shear stress for a flow with velocity fluctuations u' = 0.1 m/s and v' = 0.05 m/s, given density 1000 kg/m³.

💡 Hint: Apply the Reynolds formula and don't forget to handle signs.

Question 2

Explain how increasing turbulent flow impacts viscous shear stress across the pipe's radius in a given scenario.

💡 Hint: Think about flow profiles in turbulent conditions.

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