NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 流體力學實驗(3386)
(Eng.) Experiment of Fulid Mechanics
Offering Dept Department of Civil Engineering
Course Type Required Credits 1 Teacher CHENG, AN-CHI
Department Department of Civil Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description This course aims to demonstrate pertinent hydrostatic and hydrodynamic properties through experiments. Through various hands-on projects, students will have a better grasp of fundamental fluid mechanics and learn to elaborate on physical models with acquired theories.
Prerequisites 流體力學(一) self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. Fluid Hydrostatic Pressure and Dynamic Pressure
2. Bernoulli’s Principle and Applications
3. Flow Visualization and Mathematical Modeling
4. Energy Loss
1.Capability in computation and analysis for civil engineering theory
2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices with contemporary tools
3.Capability in project management, communication, team work, and problem-solving
4.Acknowledgements in contemporary issues with international perspective, societal responsibilities, engineering and information ethics, and continuing learning as civil engineers
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Practicum
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Hydrostatic Pressure and Resultant Force
Week 2 Hydrostatic Pressure and Resultant Force
Week 3 Transverse Metacenter and Stability
Week 4 Transverse Metacenter and Stability
Week 5 Bernoulli’s Principle and Total Energy
Week 6 Bernoulli’s Principle and Total Energy
Week 7 Skin Friction and Energy Loss
Week 8 Skin Friction and Energy Loss
Week 9 Reynolds Number and Flow Types
Week 10 Reynolds Number and Flow Types
Week 11 Streamlines, Streaklines, and Pathlines
Week 12 Streamlines, Streaklines, and Pathlines
Week 13 Free and Forced Vortices
Week 14 Free and Forced Vortices
Week 15 Hydraulic Jump
Week 16 Invited Lecture (Report)
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Lab Report (65%), Participation (15%), Invited Lecture Report (20%)
Textbook & other References
Textbook (Not Required)
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Manual
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
ilearning
Office Hours
Tuesday (12:00 - 13:00), By appointment
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