Practice Complex Flow Around A Bridge Pier (6.3.2)

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Question 1.
What are Cauchy's equations used for?
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Think about how fluids resist movement.
Question 2.
Define a velocity field.
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Consider how you would plot the speed of a flowing river.
3Question 3.
What do Cauchy's equations model?
- Stress in fluid only
- Fluid flow describing motion and stress
- Pressure alone
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Think about what happens when fluid is in motion.
4Question 4.
True or False: Navier-Stokes equations are simpler than Cauchy’s equations.
- True
- False
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Remember what makes each equation fundamental.
Question 5.
Given a certain velocity field around a bridge pier, calculate the expected stress distribution using Cauchy’s equations.
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What formulas would you apply?
Question 6.
Design a bridge incorporating predicted flow patterns using CFD simulations. Present your findings.
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Focus on the variables impacting your design decision!

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