MEE 340 Fall 2006: Homework (HW) & Project Assignments:
Class Photo 2 *© Copyright by M. Kostic  * * Any verbal change/info announced in class supersedes any Web posted Info!

Syllabus/Topics *Office Hours and Info; Class/HW/Lab/Exam Policies/Rules * Let's get acquainted: First Things First!*[PDF] * emails * Read 1st *  Some Suggestions for Problem Solving * Project Instructions * Lab Safety Rules* Handouts Etc.* Energy conversion factors and equivalents * Metric prefixes-conversion * 340 * 350 (CengelCimbala)

Approved Handouts - Chapter Summaries and Property Tables and Charts (May be copied from your Textbook):
Please PRINT Appendix 1 (or you may copy SI Appendix and Charts from the Textbook) and Unit Conversions and Constants (or Text Conversion Factors) and bring it as a Handout if we need it for our Quizzes, Midterm and Final Exams (you also could copy Approved Handouts from your Textbook, etc). NOTE: If any font in a PDF file does not print properly, choose “Print as Image” option in the File>Print menu (also see open different file formats ). If the font prints properly it is better to print without this option. You may want to choose other options suitable for your printer. Check the printing and add/correct any misprint if needed (Check Textbook Web if Errata List is available) * Approved handouts are also posted Summaries for every chapter (or you may copy the Textbook chapters' summaries). ALL Approved Handouts must be bound together (stapled, 3-ring folder or similar, NOT loose sheets in a folder). One page of your "free notes" but excluding any solved problem/example is allowed if bounded with other handouts*

Answer Forms: Quiz/Midterm/Final Exam; Multiple Choice; HW
Final Exam: TBA  * * * * 340 C* |* * 350 *|* 390 * Significant Digits
Textbook Web Resources There may be verbal HW assignments given in class. Check with your classmates if you missed the class.**

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Homework No. 15: Assigned in week of  Mo, 12/04/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

Mandatory and comprehensive final exam, as per our Syllabus and per official NIU schedule  is on Mo., 12/11/06, from 6 PM to 7:50 PM (check Official NIU Exam Schedule and report any discrepancy personally to me).

Review Midterm/Exam Policies (Show all your work for full credit). Staple together in this order from top to bottom: Quiz/Midterm/Final Exam answer form, 8-sheet-blank-paper-set (exactly and must be submitted even if blank) and Multiple Choice answer form, and bring it with your personal Textbook, printed/copied Approved Handouts (bounded with your name: stapled or in a single 3-ring folder), pen, pencil and a calculator, etc. Write on the front face of the Worksheets only and end each page to be graded with "See Next" and "The End" for last page used.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have more than two Final Exams on the same date you have a right to reschedule an exam. Please email to me the exact schedule of your exams (courses and dates/times) and then come in person to my Office to reschedule an Exam before our last class meeting. Makeup 340fa06 Exam for eligible students only will be on Wednesday, 12/13/2006 at 10 AM in EB 201.

This is a review week before our final exam on Monday, 12/11/06.

As I advised all of you verbally before, you may check your grading record with TA and any concern has to be resolved before the classes are completed. All students and TA should check that all relevant links needed for Final exam are working before our last class/lecture. Check if your name is properly spelled or missing in our Class Photo and email to me if any correction is to be done. Last lectures are reserved for review of all course materials and answering your questions related to our Final exam.

(HW#14a due We, 12/06/06): Study Chapter 12`-Compressible Flow, p. 611-627 (628-668 optional) (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2 and 4.

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Homework No. 14: Assigned in week of  Mo, 11/27/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

Study and reflect on Sect. 1-8: Problem solving technique and also review related Web posting: Some Suggestions for Problem Solving.
Check if your name is properly spelled or missing in our Class Photo and email to me if any correction is to be done.

(HW#14a due We, 11/29/06): Study Chapter 11`-Flow Over Bodies: Drag and Lift, p. 561-578-599 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Ex. 2.

HW#14b due Fr, 12/01/06): Study Chapter 11`-Flow Over Bodies: Drag and Lift, p. 561-599 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Ex. 4.

HW#14b (due Mo, 12/04/06): Do Ch. 11 Problems: 22, 35, 49, and 64. * HW_solution

NOTE: You will have to participate in ABET Course Assessment Surveys and TA Evaluation. Please review the course Syllabus where Objectives with relationship to ABET Outcomes are listed and assessed by your instructor as (strong, average, and minimal). Some of those objectives (strong) are obvious, while others may be less obvious or implicit (average or minimal) as we discussed it in class. I’ll be glad to provide additional explanation if needed. Please review The instruction Letter and the forms before the class, so that we could do it more effectively and have more time to review and prepare for the upcoming final exam. Thank you for participation in this important activity.

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Homework No. 13: Assigned in week of  Mo, 11/20/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#13a due Mo, 11/27/06): Study Chapter 10`-Approximate Solutions of the Navier-Stokes Equation, p. 471-532 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12. Pay attention to the introductory concepts and application of the methods (whose derivations are beyond the scope of our introductory course) to understand and comprehend the assigned examples.

REMINDER: Every electronic correspondence (email etc., copy to be sent to TA) must have subject line with the course number and semester-year (without spacing) and a relevant heading in it (key words are fine, e.g., 390sp06 lab safety, for MEE390 Spring 2006 and related to lab safety). Your email must finish with your full name "signature," since many of you use an alias for your email address. Otherwise your email may be discarded with an "Auto-Reply: Sorry that your email could not be processed since the class keyword is missing or improper (should be without spaces, etc) in the Subject line, and/or no sender's name at the massage-end, and/or no copy to TA, as per our class rules."

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Homework No. 12: Assigned in week of  Mo, 11/13/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#12a due We, 11/15/06): Study Chapter 9`-Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow, p. 399-407 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2 and 4.

(HW#12b due Fr, 11/17/06): Study Chapter 9`-Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow, p. 399-435 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 8 and 13.

(HW#12c due Mo, 11/20/06): Study Chapter 9`-Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow, p. 399-455 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 16 and 18.

NOTE: If you returned your Midterm2 to TA for re-grading when graded Midterms were distributed in class, you must review the Midterm with TA by We, 11/22/06, after which all grades are final. If you took graded Midterm home you may discuss the grading with TA but it could NOT be re-graded as per the announced policy.

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Homework No. 11: Assigned in week of  Mo, 11/06/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#11a due We, 11/08/06): We took sign-up sheet last Friday class and those absent must email to TA (copy to Instructor) reasons (excuses) for being absent (see Class Policies/Rules!). It will be graded accordingly.

(HW#11b due We, 11/08/06):

(HW#11c due Mo, 11/13/06): Do Ch. 8 Problems 4, 30, 45, 61, 70, 79, and 82.* HW_solution.*

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Homework No. 10: Assigned in week of  Mo, 10/30/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#10c due Mo, 11/08/06): Study Chapter 8`-Flow in Pipes, p. 321-345-368 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2 and 4.

(HW#10b due Fr, 11/03/06, the next class meeting after the in-class Midterm): Redo our Midterm #2  as a voluntary assignment for additional credit (if you have downloading problem see your classmates, TA or me - no excuses and no late submission as explained in class!) Solution.

(HW#10a due We, 11/01/06): Midterm #2 exam is scheduled for Wednesday (11/01/06).  Review all covered reading assignments so far (Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7), including all examples, homework solutions, and class-worked exercises. Review and/or summarize all covered chapters and fully understand and be familiar with all concepts, formulas and quantities with units in those formulas, as explained in class. Review Midterm/Exam Policies (Show all your work for full credit).
Staple together in this order from top to bottom: Quiz/Midterm/Final Exam answer form, 4-sheet-blank-paper-set (exactly and must be submitted even if blank) and Multiple Choice answer form, and bring it with your personal Textbook, printed/copied Approved Handouts (bounded with your name: stapled or in a single 3-ring folder), pen, pencil and a calculator, etc.

NOTE: TA will schedule a voluntary, one-and-a-half hour Recitation/Review Class Session, if possible at the most convenient time for students and a day or two before the Midterm exam (Confirmed for Tu, 10/31/06 at 4 PM in EB 221 or 211).

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Homework No. 9: Assigned in week of  Mo, 10/23/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#9a due We, 10/25/06): Study Chapter 7-Dimensional Analysis and Modeling, p. 269-280-286 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2, 4 and 6.

(HW#9b due Fr, 10/27/06): Study Chapter 7-Dimensional Analysis and Modeling, p. 269-280-286 (informational till 305) (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations).

(HW#9c due Mo, 10/30/06): Do Ch. 7 Problems 25, 30, 56, and 67.* HW_solution.*

NOTE: Our Midterm #2 exam is scheduled for Wednesday (11/01/06).  Review all covered reading assignments so far (Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7), including all examples, homework solutions, and class-worked exercises. Review and/or summarize all covered chapters and fully understand and be familiar with all concepts, formulas and quantities with units in those formulas, as explained in class.
Review Midterm/Exam Policies (Show all your work for full credit) and bring your personal Textbook, printed/copied Approved Handouts (bounded with your name: stapled or in a single 3-ring folder), 4-sheet-blank-paper-set (exactly and must be submitted even if blank), pen, pencil and a calculator, etc.

NOTE: TA will schedule a voluntary, one-and-a-half hour Recitation/Review Class Session, if possible at the most convenient time for students and a day or two before the Midterm exam (Confirmed for TBA).
I advise you to review all materials for Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 and other learning aids on the Publisher’s Textbook Web.

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Homework No. 8: Assigned in week of  Mo, 10/16/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#8a due Mo, 10/23/06): Do Ch. 6 Problems 27, 39, 51, 64 and 73 (See last HW solutions of this Chapter below) * HW_solution.*
See also  Coments on: FM EXAMPLE 6-9: Power Generation from a Sprinkler System., FM Problem 6-51 Pelton Wheel and Flow with No External Forces.

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Homework No. 7: Assigned in week of  Mo, 10/09/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

NOTE about email: If your email subject line does not have the class keyword 340fa06 or 350fa06 or 390fa06 (whichever appropriate) and your name (signature) then your email will not be processed properly and you will not get any grade credit if due, as per announced posted and verbal policies.

(HW#7a due We, 10/11/06): Study Chapter 6-Momentum Analysis of Flow Systems, p. 227-248-259 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2, 4 and 6.

(HW#7B due Fr, 10/13/06): Study Chapter 6-Momentum Analysis of Flow Systems, p. 227-248-259 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Ex. 8.

(HW#7c due We, 10/18/06): Do Ch. 6 Problems 25, 33, 43, 53, and 69. * HW_solution.
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Homework No. 6: Assigned in week of  Mo, 10/02/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):
(HW#6b due Mo, 10/09/06): Do Ch. 5 Problems 60,65,69,77,85. HW_solution

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Homework No. 5: Assigned in week of  Mo, 9/25/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#5a due Fr, 09/29/06, the next class meeting after the in-class Midterm): Redo our Midterm #1  as a voluntary assignment for additional credit (if you have downloading problem see your classmates, TA or me - no excuses and no late submission as explained in class!) Solution TBP.

NOTE: We will take our class photo on Fr 9/29/06 to be posted on our Web. It is voluntary and you may dress colorfully!

(HW#5b due Mo 10/02/06): Study Chapter 4-Fluid Kinematics, p. 121-139-156 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 6,8 and 11.

(HW#5c due Mo, 10/02/06): Study Chapter 5-Mass, Bernoulli, and Energy Equations, p. 171-194-214 (Study Guide) including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2,4,6, and 8.

(HW#5d due We, 10/04/06): Do Ch. 5 Problems: 5, 25, 35, 45, 55 * HW_solution * Summary * (TA). Verbal in-class assignment: Derive the pump-motor efficiency (Eq.5-30, p.182) with due explenation.

(HW#5d due Fr, 10/06/06): Discuss one specific course issue (i.e. a problem - as we discussed it in class) with our TA (during his office hours or make an appointment) and email the "meeting outcome" to me and copy to the TA. Pick-up your Exam-Handouts from TA at that time. NOTE: Check your name spelling on Class photo (after the link at top page above is updated) and email to me if any correction is needed.

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Homework No. 4: Assigned in week of  Mo, 9/18/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

Our first Midterm exam is scheduled for Wednesday, 9/27/2006.  Review all covered reading assignments so far (Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 till p.138), including all examples, homework solutions, and class-worked exercises. Review and/or summarize all covered chapters and fully understand and be familiar with all concepts, formulas and quantities with units in those formulas, as explained in class. There will be a review class on Monday, 9/25/06.
Review Midterm/Exam Policies (Show all your work for full credit) and bring your personal Textbook, printed/copied approved Handouts, blank-paper-set, pen, pencil and a calculator, etc.

(HW#4a due Fr, 09/22/06): Do Ch. 3 Problems: 51, 71, 75,  82, 104 and 108 * HW_solution *

(HW#4b due Mo 09/25/06): Study Chapter 4-Fluid Kinematics, p. 121-138 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 1,2,3,4 and 5.

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Homework No. 3: Assigned in week of  Mo, 9/11/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

Ch2Quiz (HW#3a due We 09/13/06): Study Chapter 3-Pressure and Fluid Statics, p. 65-84-102 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2,4,6 and 8.

(HW#3b due Fr 09/15/06) Redo Ch2Quiz and redo and submit for grading Exs. 10 and 12.

(HW#3c due We, 09/19/06): Do Ch. 3 Problems 2, 9, 24, and 36 * HW_solution *

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Homework No. 2: Assigned in week of  We, 9/6/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

(HW#2a due Fr 09/8/06): Study Chapter 2-Properties of Fluids, p. 35-55 (Study Guide), including all Examples (which are actually solved, typical problems with explanations). Redo and submit for grading Exs. 2 and 4.

(HW#1b due Mo 9/11/06): Do Ch. 2 Problems: 4, 15, 26, 31, 44, 51, 63.* HW_solution *

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Homework No. 1: Assigned in week of  Mo, 8/28/06 (Due as per rules if not specified otherwise):

Textbooks: FLUID MECHANICS by Y.A. Çengel AND J.M. Cimbala, McGraw-Hill, Boston, MA.  Web link.
NOTE: If you bought different Textbook from the above, return it to the bookstore and buy the above when available.

(HW#1c due We 9/6/06): Ch.1 Problems: 5,10, 15 and Verbal problem: Calculate maximum current for AC electrical periodic signal of 60 Hz if the effective current is 10 A. .* HW_solution *

(HW#1b due Fr 9/1/06): Study Chapter 1: Introductory and Basic Concepts (for class/course use only, Study Guide). Redo and submit for grading all even-numbered Examples (try to solve each example first without looking the solution).

(HW#1a due We 8/30/06):

1. Print (a) our class Syllabus (link above), (b) Class/HW/Lab/Exam Policies, and (c) Office Hours and Info posted on my Web site, www.kostic.niu.edu , sign it (upper right corner) and bring it for our next class meeting. Read the syllabus and its relevant links very carefully, and clarify with me all your concerns and doubts during our next class meeting.
2. Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics: Academic integrity, honesty and professional ethics are very important aspects of learning in colleges and universities and later in social and professional life. Go to Online Tutorial on Academic Integrity at http://www.ai.niu.edu/ai/students and obtain the Certificate of Completion, and submit it as HW. See also ASME Ethics Center.
3. Review Let's get acquainted: First Things First!*[PDF format is convenient for printing].
4. Send me an email (kostic@niu.edu) and copy to TA with the subject line (exactly but without quotes, you may cut-and-paste): " MEE 340fa06 Student E-mail Contact ," and a 80-120 word free-assay by introducing yourself and expressing your expectations and concerns about the subject after reviewing the syllabus (do not attach the assay as separate file but it must be within the email message - cut-and-paste if you use Word file for example). This email has to be sent by the deadline (BUT after reading very carefully the syllabus and its relevant links-Item (1) above) so that I can get your email address (using your email account you like to get responses to it) to make up email group list for our class, and be able to send you future class information via email (most of info will be also posted on our HW web page - if you ever change your email account you have to report it to me).
   NOTE: If the exact format/rules for the email are not followed (no exception) a credit of 1 point will be issued instead if 5 points. You may also get an Auto-Reply: Sorry that your email could not be processed since class keyword is missing in the Subject line and/or no sender's name at the massage end, as per our class rules."

TA Assignment at the beginning of every semester: Please print, read, and understand the following links:
     TA Work Description  and Important TA Role in Education Process, as well as relevant Course Syllabus, HW Assignments, Office Hours and Info, etc., and show all those to me during our next meeting. Email to me your contact information, your class and any other schedules during the current semester, and your TA Office Hours. More information at: www.kostic.niu.edu/GradAssts.html .

Additional references will be given during the lectures along with handouts.

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