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Drag Coefficients of Common Geometries Aerodynamics

The document discusses drag coefficients for various geometries, focusing on extremely blunt bodies and their behavior under fully turbulent flow, which is independent of Reynolds number. It also mentions Stokes flow and Stokes law of viscosity in relation to dust particles and suspended solids. Additionally, it includes references to specific shapes like square rods, cylinders, and spheres.

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Drag Coefficients of Common Geometries Aerodynamics

The document discusses drag coefficients for various geometries, focusing on extremely blunt bodies and their behavior under fully turbulent flow, which is independent of Reynolds number. It also mentions Stokes flow and Stokes law of viscosity in relation to dust particles and suspended solids. Additionally, it includes references to specific shapes like square rods, cylinders, and spheres.

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D RA G

COEFFICIENT
S OF
COMMON
GEOMETRIES

1
EXTREMELY BLUNT 2

BODIES

Extremely blunt bodies


only
Fully turbulent flow
is Re-independent

Re
3
SQUARE ROD 4
BIKES 5
SUPERMAN!!! 6
CYLINDER & SPHERE 7

Dust particles in the air


and suspended solid
particles in water Stokes Flow
Stokes law of viscosity
(sphere)

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