Mechanics of Fluids

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Author: John Ward-Smith

ISBN-10: 0415362059

ISBN-13: 9780415362054

Category: Hydrodynamics

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Suitable for both advanced and undergraduate students of engineering, this classic textbook explains the basic principles of the mechanics of fluids. The emphasis is on a sound physical understanding of fluid flow and its engineering applications, rather than on mathematical techniques. SI units are used throughout, and there are many worked examples. New topics for the eighth edition include the physics of tsunamis; procedures for the selection of pumps and fans; and flow losses through nozzles, orifice meters, screens, and gauzes. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

1Fundamental concepts12Fluid statics433The principles governing fluids in motion894The momentum equation1345Physical similarity and dimensional analysis1596Laminar flow between solid boundaries1917Flow and losses in pipes and fittings2458Boundary layers, wakes and other shear layers2989The flow of an inviscid fluid36110Flow with a free surface41411Compressible flow of gases48712Unsteady flow55413Fluid machines591App. 1Units and conversion factors663App. 2Physical constants and properties of fluids667App. 3Tables of gas flow functions672App. 4Algebraic symbols679