
- 400 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
About this book
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Second Edition, uses clear images and animations of flow patterns to help readers grasp the fundamental rules of fluid behavior. Everyday examples are provided for practical context, before tackling the more involved mathematic techniques that form the basis for computational fluid mechanics.This fully updated and expanded edition builds on the author's flair for flow visualization with new content. With basic introductions to all essential fluids theory, and exercises to test your progress, this is the ideal introduction to fluids for anyone involved in mechanical, civil, chemical, or biomedical engineering.- Provides illustrations and animations to demonstrate fluid behavior- Includes examples and exercises drawn from a range of engineering fields- Explains a range of computerized and traditional methods for flow visualization, and how to choose the correct one- Features a fully reworked section on computational fluid dynamics based on discretization methods
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Advisory Editor Biographies
- Preface
- Chapter 1. History of Fluid Mechanics
- Chapter 2. Characteristics of a Fluid
- Chapter 3. Fluid Statics
- Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Flow
- Chapter 5. One-Dimensional Flow: Mechanism for Conservation of Flow Properties
- Chapter 6. Flow of Viscous Fluid
- Chapter 7. Flow in Pipes
- Chapter 8. Flow in an Open Water Channel
- Chapter 9. Drag and Lift
- Chapter 10. Dimensional Analysis and Law of Similarity
- Chapter 11. Measurement of Flow Velocity and Flow Rate
- Chapter 12. Flow of Ideal Fluid
- Chapter 13. Flow of a Compressible Fluid
- Chapter 14. Unsteady Flow
- Chapter 15. Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Chapter 16. Flow Visualization
- Answers to Problems
- List of Symbols
- Colour Plate
- Index