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For K-12 Students · 2D Fluid (CFD)

2D Fluid (CFD) for a timber deck

Built for k-12 students learning it in middle or high school. Watch the idea come alive with plain-language steps and everyday examples — perfect for projects and homework. Simulate a timber deck live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

2D Fluid (CFD) StudioLive

Stam stable-fluids · Navier–Stokes

Controls

Speed1×

Click and drag on the canvas to inject dye and velocity.

Presets

Viscosity

Injection force

Dye amount

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Data Inspector

Grid96×96

Total dye0

Mean speed0.000

Max speed0.000

Enstrophy0.00e+0

Governing equation

\frac{\partial u}{\partial t} + (u \cdot \nabla) u = - \frac{\nabla p}{ρ} + 1.0 e - 7 \nabla^{2} u, \nabla \cdot u = 0

Reading this result: Near-zero viscosity: momentum barely dissipates, so vortices persist and the flow tips into turbulent, chaotic mixing.

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Is this good for k-12 students?: Yes — this version of "2D Fluid (CFD) for a timber deck" is framed for k-12 students learning it in middle or high school. Watch the idea come alive with plain-language steps and everyday examples — perfect for projects and homework.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.