DragCoef_DiamondBeam
Function DragCoef_DiamonddBeam(Re) the drag coefficient for a square beam of infinite length oriented in a diamond configuration in cross flow.
Inputs
Re -Reynolds number
Outputs
DragCoef_DiamondBeam - drag coefficient [-]
Reference:
NACA Report 619 (1937), "Drag of Cylinders of Simple Shapes," (Lindsey).
Example:
Re=1e5
C_d=DragCoef_DiamondBeam(Re)
{Solution:
C_d=1.64
}