Practice - Department of Civil Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What does the Reynolds shear stress measure in a fluid flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how turbulence affects mean velocities.
What do 'k' and 'epsilon' stand for in the k-epsilon turbulence model?
💡 Hint: Consider the components of turbulence.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of the k-epsilon model?
💡 Hint: Think about what aspect of fluid dynamics the k-epsilon model addresses.
True or False: Direct Numerical Simulation does not use any turbulence models.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of Direct Numerical Simulation.
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Challenge Problems
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A turbulent pipe flow exhibits a Reynolds number of 10,000. Given this, calculate the necessary resolution for a Direct Numerical Simulation to model accurately.
💡 Hint: Relate the Reynolds number to grid size and computational requirements.
Design an experimental procedure using the k-epsilon model for testing airflow in a wind tunnel. What parameters would you measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow characteristics that would be influenced by the turbulence model.
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