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3.2.35 blasius - Blasius friction factor
f = blasius(re)

Calculate the Blasius approximation of the Colebrook-White equation.

Arguments

re

Reynolds number

Returns Darcy friction factor f , dimensionless.

Possible Errors

Blasius friction factor only valid for 2100 < Re < 1e5

The given Reynolds number is out of range.