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Fluid mechanics
At Civil Weda, our goal is to make complex civil engineering concepts easy to understand, and Fluid Mechanics is one of those core subjects that every student must master. This category covers the fundamental concepts of fluids, such as their properties, pressure measurement, Bernoulli’s theorem, and flow through pipes and channels. Through simple explanations and practical examples, Civil Weda helps students understand Fluid mechanics in simple and easy language.
All the notes and explanations under this section are designed to strengthen your basic concepts and help you prepare effectively for semester exams as well as competitive exams like GATE, SSC JE, and State AE/JE.
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Mach Number: Definition, Formula & Types
IntroductionUnderstanding the behaviour of fluids at high speeds is one of the most important parts of fluid mechanics, especially when the flow becomes compressible....
What is Weber Number: Definition, Formula, Applications & Importance
IntroductionIn fluid mechanics, understanding how a fluid behaves when it moves at high speeds or interacts with another surface is very important. Sometimes a...
What is Froude Number? Definition, Formula, Applications
IntroductionIn hydraulic engineering, understanding how water flows in an open channel is extremely important. Whether it is a river, canal, spillway, or drainage system,...
What is Reynolds Number: Definition & Formula Explained
1. IntroductionTo describe the behaviour of fluid flow in a single term, Osborne Reynolds, a British engineer, introduced a dimensionless quantity known as the...
Capillary Action in Civil Engineering : How Water Rises in Soil Explained
IntroductionHave you ever noticed damp patches slowly appearing on the walls of a building, or wondered how plants manage to draw water from the...
Vapour Pressure: The Hidden Reason Behind Boiling
IntroductionHave you ever wondered why water boils at 100°C but alcohol seems to disappear even at room temperature? Or why do wet clothes dry...
What Is Surface Energy? Expalined
IntroductionHave you ever noticed small water droplets sitting perfectly round on a leaf after rain? This happens because liquids naturally try to keep their...
Why Surface Tension Occurs in Fluids – Detailed Explanation
Introduction When you see small water drops resting on a leaf or glass surface, have you ever wondered why they are always round in shape...
Viscosity in Fluid Mechanics–The Ultimate Notes
Introductionviscosity is one of the most important physical properties of a fluid.It is the property that defines how easily or how slowly a fluid...