BCE303 Fluid Mechanics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCE303 Fluid Mechanics (also written as KCE303) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT II Types of fluid flows, UNIT III Potential Flow, Fluid Mechanics. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCE303 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCE303 / KCE303 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Fluid Mechanics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCE303 Fluid Mechanics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
UNIT I Fluid and continuum, Physical properties of fluids, Rheology of fluids. Pressure-density height relationship, manometers, pressure on plane and curved surfaces, centre of pressure, buoyancy, stability of immersed and floating bodies. [8 Hours]
Unit 2: UNIT II Types of fluid flows
UNIT II Types of fluid flows: Steady and unsteady, uniform and non-uniform, laminar and turbulent flows, rotational and irrotational flows, compressible and incompressible flows, subsonic, sonic and supersonic flows, sub-critical, critical and supercritical flows one, two and three dimensional flows, streamlines, path lines, streak lines, stream tube, continuity equation for 1-D, 2-D and 3-D flows, circulation, stream function and velocity potential function. [8 Hours]
Unit 3: UNIT III Potential Flow
UNIT III Potential Flow: source, sink, doublet. Equation of motion along a streamline and its integration, Bernoulli’s equation and its applications- Pitot tube, orifice meter, venturimeter and bend meter, notches and weirs, momentum equation and its application to pipe bends. resistance to flow, Minor losses in pipe in series and parallel, power transmission through a pipe, siphon, water hammer, [8 Hours]
Unit 4
UNIT IV Equation of motion for laminar flow through pipes, Stokes’ law,, Boundary layer thickness, boundary layer over a flat plate, displacement, momentum and energy thickness. Application of momentum equation. Laminar boundary layer, turbulent boundary layer, laminar sub-layer, separation and its control. Mixing length concept and velocity distribution in turbulent flow over smooth and rough surfaces. [8 Hours]
Unit 5: Fluid Mechanics
UNIT V Drag and lift, drag on a sphere, aerofoil, Similarity Laws; geometric, kinematics and dynamic similarity, undistorted and distorted model studies, Dimensional analysis, Buckingham’s Pi theorem, important dimensionless numbers and their significance. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). [8 Hours] Books and References 1. Hibbler, “Fluid Mechanics in SI Units” 1/e Pearson Education, Noida. 2. Fox & Donald, “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics” John Wiley &Sons Pvt Ltd, 3. Cengel & Cimbala, ”Fluid Mechanics” TMH, New Delhi. 4. Katz, “Introductory Fluid Mechanics” Cambridge University Press 5. Pnueli & Gutfinger, “Fluid Mechanics” Cambridge University Press 6. Modi & Seth “Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics” Standard Publications. 7. Gupta, “Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines” Pearson Education, Noida 8. Graebel, “Engineering Fluid Mechanics”, CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group. 9. Janna, “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics” 4/e, CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group. 10. White,F.M. “Fluid Mechanics” TMH, New Delhi. 11. Munsen et al , “Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics” Wiley Newyork Ltd 12. Garde, R.J., “ Fluid Mechanics”, SciTech Publications Pvt. Ltd 13. I.H. Shames, “Mechanics of Fluids”, McGraw Hill, Int. Student. 14. RK Bansal “Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines” Laxmi Publication 15. Jagdish Lal “Fluid Mechanics” 16. N Narayan Pillai “ Principles of Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines” Universities Press. 17. Esposito, Fluid Power & Applications” 7/e Pearson Education, Noida. DR Malhotra & Malhotra, “Fluid Mechanics Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machines” Satya Prakas 18. Fluid Mechanics : Dr Shreenivas Londhe ( Avilable on aicte ekumbh portal) Link for aicte book portal : https://ekumbh.aicte-india.org/allbook.php
BCE303 Course Outcomes
- 1. Explain principles of fluid statics, kinematics and dynamics.
- 2. Explain the terms used in fluid mechanics to describe fluid and flow properties.
- 3. Explain classifications of fluid flow.
- 4. Apply the continuity, momentum and energy principles
BCE303 Reference Books
- Introduction to the tools and commands of drafting software.
- Working in layers, blocks, x-ref, drawing layout and print setup.
- 3D drafting and rendering
- Planning and drafting of elevation and cross section of door and window
- Planning and drafting of plan and cross section of Dog legged and open well staircase.
- Planning, drawing and modeling of residential building of 1 room set.
- Planning, drawing and modeling of 3 room residential building with staircase.
- Preparation of details general arrangement drawing of 4 room duplex house
Frequently Asked Questions about BCE303
What is the syllabus of BCE303 Fluid Mechanics?
The AKTU BCE303 Fluid Mechanics syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT II Types of fluid flows; UNIT III Potential Flow; Fluid Mechanics. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BCE303?
BCE303 Fluid Mechanics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BCE303 the same subject as KCE303?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCE303 and KCE303 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCE303 taught in?
BCE303 Fluid Mechanics is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCE303 worth?
BCE303 Fluid Mechanics carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BCE303 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BCE303 Fluid Mechanics previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCE303?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Civil Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Civil Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.