Fluid Mechanics

A gold standard for teaching fluid mechanics, revised and invigorated with more cohesive flow of topics, inclusion of approximate and engineering techniques, and new real-world problems and examples

Pijush K. Kundu (Author), Ira M. Cohen (Author), David R Dowling (Author)

9780124059351

Hardback, published 4 June 2015

952 pages
23.4 x 19 x 4.6 cm, 2.06 kg

"Fluid mechanics,...is introduced and comprehensively covered in this widely adopted text. Revised and updated...this book…is suitable for both a first or second course in fluid mechanics at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level." --Zentralblatt MATH

The classic textbook on fluid mechanics is revised and updated by Dr. David Dowling to better illustrate this important subject for modern students. With topics and concepts presented in a clear and accessible way, Fluid Mechanics guides students from the fundamentals to the analysis and application of fluid mechanics, including compressible flow and such diverse applications as aerodynamics and geophysical fluid mechanics. Its broad and deep coverage is ideal for both a first or second course in fluid dynamics at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level, and is well-suited to the needs of modern scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and others seeking fluid mechanics knowledge.

1. Introduction2.Cartesian Tensors3. Kinematics4.Conservation Laws5. Vorticity Dynamics6. Computational Fluid Dynamics7. Ideal Flow8. Gravity Waves9. Laminar Flow10. Boundary Layers and Related Topics11. Instability12. Turbulence13. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics14. Aerodynamics15. Compressible Flow16. Introduction to Biofluid Mechanics (online only)A. Conversion Factors, Constants, Fluid PropertiesB. Mathematical Tools and ResourcesC. Founders of Modern Fluid DynamicsD. Visual ResourcesIndex

Subject Areas: Mechanics of fluids [TGMF], Mechanical engineering [TGB], Fluid mechanics [PHDF]