CMCE 2351 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.

Laboratory Report Guidelines

 

General Requirements

The following are general requirements which apply to the whole report:

• The laboratory report is to be FULLY electronic unless otherwise directed.  This means no handwritten text or diagrams.  You may be required to upload your entire report to Blackboard during the semester.
• All portions of the report are to be typed on 8.5”x 11” white paper.
• All text is to be size 12 font, single spaced, Times New Roman or Arial font, or similar.
• All margins are to be one inch (1”).
• Avoid using the words: I, we, my, our.  This tends to take away from the authority of your statement.
• Try not to “widow” section headings or single sentences.
• Remember, as a professional, you are being entrusted to produce reliable, accurate results.  The information that you provide will be used to design and construct structures that the others will use.  Keep this in mind as you perform the experiment and write the report!

 

1. Cover

The cover is to contain the following information, at minimum:

• College and Department Name
• Course Name
• Title of Laboratory Report and Report Number (1 through 10)
• Full Name of Student
• Full Name of Group Members (who were present for that experiment)
• Due Date

 

2. Purpose

Briefly state in 1-2 sentences what the objective of the laboratory experiment is (the “WHAT”).  The purpose should clearly state what data is to be obtained at the end of the experiment.

 

3. Methodology

First, define the concept identified in the purpose and any related equations.  Then briefly explain HOW the laboratory experiment will obtain the data described in the purpose.  Identify any special equipment or procedures.  You may include figures and tables, but be sure to properly label them (see sample report).  You must reference three (3) sources.  You may reference your textbook and manual as two sources.  The sources must be properly cited in the References section.

 

Again make sure you:

• Define the concept identified in the purpose.
• Identify any equations, special equipment or special procedures.
• Label all tables and figures.
• Reference at least three sources.

 

 

Results

The results should include data presented in tables, graphs, charts or figures. Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and should have a title which clearly defines the information presented. Additionally, graphs and charts should be accompanied with a legend to appropriately permit the reader to interpret the data presented. All tables and figures should be appropriately labeled with units and symbols along axes and column headings to clearly identify what is being presented. Raw data does not need to be included and should be kept for reference.

 

Sample Calculations 

All sample calculations are to be typed using Microsoft Equation Editor or a similar program.  For repetitive calculations, only one sample calculation is required.  Be sure to explain each calculation, not simply list a series of equations.  Be sure to identify what units of measure are used (Example: lbs, m², psi, etc.).

 

Conclusion

The conclusion is the section of the report where the results are interpreted and discussed.   The conclusion should address the following:

• State whether the purpose was successfully accomplished.  If not, explain what happened.
• Summarize the results sought after in the purpose.
• Compare to typical values and give percent error (if available) or give logical reasons as to why the results seem correct.

 

References

You must identify at least three (3) sources that were used when explaining the methodology of the experiment.  Sources must be from reputable, if not peer-reviewed sources.  It is highly recommended that you use the course textbook and the laboratory manual.  Examples of proper referencing for books, reports and websites are shown below.

 

Books and Reports:

Feld, J., and Carper, K. (1997). Construction failure, 2nd Ed., Wiley, New York.

 

Web Pages:

Burka, L. (2002). “A hypertext history of multiuser dimensions.” MUD history, <http://www.ccs.neu.edu> (Dec. 5, 2003). 

 

 

 

Data Sheet

 

Equipment (List Equipment used in this experiment)

 

 

1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
4. ___________________________________
5. ___________________________________
6. ___________________________________

 

                                                     

Procedure

 

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5. _________________________________________________________________________________
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CMCE 2351 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

 

Data

Fluid No. 1: ____________________________________(write in fluid name)

 

1. Temperature of fluid,
2. Distance between marker bands, s = __200__ mm = __2 __m
3. Density of the steel ball, ρ_b =__7800__
4. Density of the fluid, ρ_f =  (Taken from prior laboratory experiment)

Ball diameter (mm)	Time, t (sec)	Velocity, v (m/s)	Kinematic Viscosity, v (m2/s)
d1 = 1.6 mm = 0.0016 m
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
Trial 4
Average
d2 = 3.2 mm = 0.0032 m
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
Trial 4
Average

 

Note: Be sure to show sample calculations of velocity and kinematic viscosity for at least one trial in the laboratory report.

Fluid No. 2: ____________________________________(write in fluid name)

 

1. Temperature of fluid,
2. Distance between marker bands, s = __200__ mm = __2 __m
3. Density of the steel ball, ρ_b =__7800__
4. Density of the fluid, ρ_f =  (Taken from prior laboratory experiment)

Ball diameter (mm)	Time, t (sec)	Velocity, v (m/s)	Kinematic Viscosity, v (m2/s)
d1 = 1.6 mm = 0.0016 m
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
Trial 4
Average
d2 = 3.2 mm = 0.0032 m
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
Trial 4
Average

 

Note: Be sure to show sample calculations of velocity and kinematic viscosity for at least one trial in the laboratory report.

 

 

 

Data Sheet

 

Equipment (List Equipment used in this experiment)

 

 

1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
4. ___________________________________
5. ___________________________________
6. ___________________________________

 

                                                     

Procedure

 

1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________
6. _________________________________________________________________________________
7. _________________________________________________________________________________
8. _________________________________________________________________________________
9. _________________________________________________________________________________
10. _________________________________________________________________________________
11. _________________________________________________________________________________
12. _________________________________________________________________________________
13. _________________________________________________________________________________
14. _________________________________________________________________________________
15. _________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

Data

Fluid No. 1: ____________________________________(write in fluid name)

 

1. Reading level on hydrometer = _________
2. Mass of beaker = _________ g
3. Volume of fluid in beaker = _________ mL
4. Mass of beaker + fluid = _________ g
5. Mass of fluid = (Mass of beaker + fluid) – (Mass of beaker) = _________ g
6. Density of fluid

 

1. Specific Gravity of fluid
2. The actual density of the fluid is =

 

Fluid No. 2: ____________________________________(write in fluid name)

 

1. Reading level on hydrometer = _________
2. Mass of beaker = _________ g
3. Volume of fluid in beaker = _________ mL
4. Mass of beaker + fluid = _________ g
5. Mass of fluid = (Mass of beaker + fluid) – (Mass of beaker) = _________ g
6. Density of fluid

 

1. Specific Gravity of fluid
2. The actual density of the fluid is =

 

CMCE 2351 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

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