Summary
By following a concise thematic organization, Principles of Fluid Mechanics covers the basic theory, physics, and applications of fluid flow from a general viewpoint that makes it easy for students to follow and understand. - Introduces fluid mechanic concepts using the universality—and simplicity—of the conservation laws
- Covers the material in a deductive manner by following a systematic, step-by-step approach
- Reinforces the discussion and concepts through numerous example problems
- Stresses the combined use of mathematical analysis and experimental and computer modeling in solving problems
- Promotes an overall educational approach required by current engineering problems that are open-ended and multidisciplinary in nature
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Review
"...The presented material is well explained and completed with
a lot of examples whose solution can be used as a guideline for
the numerous exercises at the end of each chapter. Many
good-quality pictures contribute to make the exposition clear
and pleasant. In conclusion, _Principles of Fluid Mechanics_ is
suitable for adoption as a text for the undergraduate level.
Concerning libraries, it could complete the existing literature
for undergraduates providing an additional viewpoint."
For the full review:
Appl. Mech. Rev. 55(2):B36, Mar 2002
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Basic Definitions.
2. Conservation Laws for Closed Systems.
3. Conservation Laws for Open Systems.
4. Differential View of Fluid Motion: Fluid Kinematics.
5. Differential Form of the Conservation Laws.
6. Dimensional Analysis of Fluid Systems.
7. Exact Analytic Solutions.
8. Combined Analytic and Experimental Solutions.
9. Ideal Inviscid Flow.
10. Dynamics of Rotating Fluids: Turbomachinery.
11. Compressible Flow.
12. Experimental Fluid Mechanics.
13. Computational Fluid Mechanics.
Appendix A. Fluid Properties.
Appendix B. Compressible Flow Tables.
Appendix C. Differential Form of Governing Equations.
Appendix D. Computer Programs.
Appendix E. Basic Mathematics of Fluid Dynamics.
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