Practice Turbulent Flow in Pipes - 1.9 | 19. Laminar and Turbulent Flow (Contd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is eddy viscosity?

💡 Hint: It varies based on flow conditions.

Question 2

Easy

Define Reynolds shear stress.

💡 Hint: It involves fluctuating velocity components.

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Question 1

What is the primary cause of increased shear stress in turbulent flow?

  • Viscous resistance
  • Eddy viscosity
  • Pressure differences

💡 Hint: Think about the chaotic nature of turbulent fluid movements.

Question 2

True or False: In turbulent flow, viscous shear stress plays a significant role throughout the entire fluid.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on where turbulence primarily occurs.

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Question 1

Calculate the turbulent shear stress using Prandtl’s theory if the average velocity gradient (du/dy) is 0.5 s⁻¹ and the mixing length (lm) is 0.2 m.

💡 Hint: Ensure all units align for a proper calculation.

Question 2

Discuss how the value of the von Karman constant impacts the estimation of turbulent shear stress in a practical engineering application.

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of turbulence on structural stresses in engineering.

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