Practice Assumptions of Boundary Layer Theory - 5.1 | 3. Boundary Layer Theory (Contd.,) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define displacement thickness.

💡 Hint: Think about how viscous effects alter flow near surfaces.

Question 2

Easy

What does momentum thickness measure?

💡 Hint: Consider how momentum is transferred in fluids.

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Question 1

What does displacement thickness indicate?

  • Fluid density
  • Streamline displacement
  • Velocity increase

💡 Hint: Think about how viscosity changes the path of flow near surfaces.

Question 2

True or False: Energy thickness measures momentum loss.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the distinctions between energy and momentum in fluid flow.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the displacement thickness and momentum thickness for a velocity profile given by u/U = 1 - (y/δ)^2. Provide required steps and reasoning.

💡 Hint: Think about how to substitute the given velocity profile into the definitions of each thickness.

Question 2

Discuss the impact of a thick boundary layer on the performance of a hydraulic structure. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Consider how resistance forces change based on thickness and viscosity.

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