Blasius Boundary Layer

Laminar boundary layer on a flat plate. Blasius ODE: f''' + f·f''/2 = 0. Boundary layer thickness δ(x) ~ √(νx/U∞). Wall shear stress τ_w ~ x^(-1/2).

Reynolds Number (Re·10³)

10,000

Free-stream U∞ (m/s)

5.0 m/s

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Plate length: L = 1 m

δ(L) = -- mm

τ_w(L) = -- Pa

C_f(L) = --