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Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

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Course Summary

Learn how fluids and solids interact with each other in this course on Fluid-Solid Interaction. Explore the fundamental concepts and mathematical models used in this field and apply them to real-world problems.

Key Learning Points

Understand the basic concepts of fluid and solid mechanics
Learn mathematical models for fluid-solid interactions
Apply your knowledge to real-world problems

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamental concepts of fluid-solid interaction
Apply mathematical models to real-world problems
Develop interdisciplinary skills

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of fluid and solid mechanics
Proficiency in mathematics

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video Lectures
Assignments
Quizzes

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Professor of Aeronautics and Bioengineering at Caltech
Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

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Description

What is fluid-solid interactions ? It is what happens when the motions of a fluid and of a solid are somehow coupled. This happens all the time, around you when leaves flutter in the wind, inside you when your heart beats, above you when wings of a plane vibrate, under the sea... The idea behind this MOOC is to give you the basic tools to be able to predict and eventually mitigate things called flutter, galloping, sloshing, vortex-induced vibrations, added mass, to cite a few.

We are going to consider any possible domains of applications such as civil engineering, aerospace engineering, nuclear engineering , ocean engineering, biomechanics and even food processing ! This is why we called the course “Fundamentals of Fluid Solid Interactions ”. There are so many phenomena and so many models that we need to work together on the basic mechanisms . If you want to see how fluid-solid interactions work, and be able to use that knowledge, join us ! A first session of the course was run in early 2016, with learners from over 100 countries. It is now available with subtitles, in English and now in Chinese. See the video at http://goo.gl/YKSMnD

Outline

Fundamentals
Course teaser
Welcome to the course
1.1 Coupling fluid and solid mechanics
1.2 The tool of dimensional analysis
1.3 Dimensionless numbers
1.4 Dimensional analysis of the interactions
1.5 Coupled equations for fluids and solids
1.6 Dimensionless coupled equations
1.7 Research report : poroelasticity
Quiz week 1

A solid with a still fluid
2.1 Small reduced velocities
2.2 Adapted dimensionless numbers
2.3 Small motion of the solid
2.4 Added stiffness
2.5 Added mass
2.6 Computing the added mass
2.7 Research report: elastocapillarity
Quiz week 2

Viscosity and gravity effects
3.1 Added damping
3.2 Memory effect
Experiments : added mass and added damping
3.3 Sloshing
3.4 Coupling with sloshing
Experiments : eggs and bottles
Quiz week 3

Coupling with a fast flow
4.1 Aeroelasticity approximation
4.2 Flow-induced static instability
4.3 Flow-induced dynamic instability
4.4 Coupled-mode flutter of an airfoil
Experiments : coupled-mode flutter
Research report: foliage dynamics
Quiz week 4

Coupling with a slow flow
5.1 Pseudo-static aeroelasticity approximation
5.2 Flow-induced dynamic instability
5.3 Stall flutter of an airfoil
5.4 Drag and lift galloping of a bluff body
Experiments : Galloping and stall flutter
Quiz week 5

Coupling with any flow
6.1 The garden hose instability
6.2 The fluid-conveying pendulum
6.3 A model for all fluid velocities
6.4 The fluid-conveying bi-pendulum
Experiments : Fluid-conveying pipes
6.5 Vortex-induced vibrations
6.6 Lock-in
Research report : Energy harvesting
A case of wind engineering (in French with English subtitles)
Final video
Quiz week 6

Summary of User Reviews

Fluid-Solid Interaction is a highly rated course that explores the physical principles governing fluid-solid interactions. Many users found the course content to be comprehensive and engaging.

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Comprehensive course content

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Engaging and well-explained course content
Excellent instructor with a depth of knowledge
Practical examples provided for better understanding
Good balance between theory and application
Great resources and materials provided

Cons from User Reviews

Course can be challenging for beginners
Some sections may require advanced math knowledge
Not all concepts are explained thoroughly
Limited interaction with other students
No certificate of completion available for free

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