Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

ISBN-10: 0195154517

ISBN-13: 9780195154511

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics provides a balanced and uniquely visual treatment of the tools used in solving modern fluid mechanics problems. Presenting an image-intensive approach to fluid dynamics through classic kinematic concepts, the book demonstrates the importance of flow visualization in a framework of modern experimental techniques and flow simulation.\ Detailed photographs and diagrams of fluid motions and phenomena throughout the text help students to see and understand why...

This introductory textbook uses an image-intensive approach to help students visualize principles. Coverage includes fundamental concepts, differential analysis of flow, and applications. Case studies at the beginning of the text used for problem-solving early in the course are revisited later in the book. Icons direct students to the included CD- ROM and other resources for each topic, indicate subject matter that relates to computational fluid dynamics methods, and note material that is covered by the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Appendices list fluid property data for various fluids, properties of the U.S. Standard Atmosphere, and unit conversion factors. The authors are mechanical engineers affiliated with Duke University and Lafayette College. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Ch. 1Fundamental conceptsCh. 2Fluid propertiesCh. 3Case studies in fluid mechanicsCh. 4Fluid forcesCh. 5Fluid staticsCh. 6The velocity field and fluid transportCh. 7Control volume analysisCh. 8Flow of an inviscid fluid : the Bernoulli equationCh. 9Dimensional analysis and similitudeCh. 10Elements of flow visualization and flow structureCh. 11Governing equations of fluid dynamicsCh. 12Analysis of incompressible flowCh. 13Flow in pipes and ductsCh. 14External flowCh. 15Open channel flowApp. AFluid property data for various fluidsApp. BProperties of the U.S. standard atmosphere