DragCoef_SquareBeam
Function DragCoef_SquareBeam(Re) the drag coefficient for a square beam (with sharp edges) of infinite length in crossflow given Reynold's number.
Inputs
Re -Reynolds number
Outputs
DragCoef_SquareBeam - drag coefficient [-]
Reference:
NACA Report 619 (1937), "Drag of Cylinders of Simple Shapes," (Lindsey).
Example:
Re=1e5
C_d=DragCoef_SquareBeam(Re)
{Solution:
C_d=2.05
}