Fluid statics

The study of Fluid Statics (often called Hydrostatics) is the fundamental examination of the effects of forces upon and behavior of stationary fluids (gases and liquids). Often considered the introductory discipline within the field of Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Statics explores the behavior of stationary fluids through the application of mathematics and physics. Fluid Dynamics is the subsequent study of moving fluids.

A Hydroelectric dam on the Manavat River

Prerequisites

An early Fluid Statics invention

Mathematics

• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Differential Equations

Physics

• Introduction to physics
• Classical Mechanics

Learning Materials

Texts

• b:Fluid_Mechanics

Fluid Statics Lessons

• Fluid Statics Lesson One

Assignments

Preliminary Study guide

1. Wikipedia article:Fluid Statics
2. Wikipedia article:Units
3. Wikipedia article:Free Body Diagram
4. Wikipedia article:Potential Energy
5. Wikipedia article:Body Force
6. Wikipedia article:Gravity
7. Wikipedia article:Density
8. Wikipedia article:Static Pressure
9. Wikipedia article:Newtons Laws of Motion
10. Wikipedia article:Bouyancy

Readings

• Peruse the appropriate sections of b:Fluid_Mechanics

Activities

• University of the Virgin Islands: Hydrostatics Page

References

Additional helpful readings include:

• Open Courseware, MIT

See also

• Topic:Statics