Fluid Mechanics

This book begins with an introductory chapter summarizing the history of fluid mechanics. It then moves on to the essential mathematics and physics needed to understand and work in fluid mechanics. Analytical treatments are based on the Navier-Stokes equations.

Fluid mechanics embraces engineering, science, and medicine. This book's logical organization begins with an introductory chapter summarizing the history of fluid mechanics and then moves on to the essential mathematics and physics needed to understand and work in fluid mechanics. Analytical treatments are based on the Navier-Stokes equations. The book also fully addresses the numerical and experimental methods applied to flows. This text is specifically written to meet the needs of students in engineering and science. Overall, readers get a sound introduction to fluid mechanics. Problems and solutions help readers apply their newfound knowledge to address real-world scenarios.

An authoritative presentation of the physical concepts and mathematics of fluid mechanics Comprehensive coverage using tensor representation for equations of continuity, momentum, and energy. Derives and employs Navier-Stokes equations as entrees to hydro- and aerostatics, the theory of similarity, and the teatment of engineering flow problems. Introduces readers to topics such as wave motion, heat transfer, viscous laminar flows, gas dynamics, and turbulence. Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Advancements of fluid flow measuring techniques and of computational methods have led to new ways to treat laminar and turbulent flows. These methods are extensively used these days in research and engineering practise. This also requires new ways to teach the subject to students at higher educational institutions in an introductory manner. The book provides the knowledge to students in engineering and natural science needed to enter fluid mechanics applications in various fields. Analytical treatments are provided, based on the Navier-Stokes equations. Introductions are also given into numerical and experimental methods applied to flows.

The main benefit the reader will derive from the book is a sound introduction into all aspects of fluid mechanics covering all relevant subfields.

Inhalt
Introduction, Importance and Development of Fluid Mechanics.- Mathematical Basics.- Physical Basics.- Basics of Fluid Kinematics.- Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics.- Hydrostatics and Aerostatics.- Similarity Theory.- Integral Forms of the Basic Equations.- Stream Tube Theory.- Potential Flows.- Wave Motions in Non-Viscous Fluids.- to Gas Dynamics.- Stationary, One-Dimensional Fluid Flows of Incompressible, Viscous Fluids.- Time-Dependent, One-Dimensional Flows of Viscous Fluids.- Fluid Flows of Small Reynolds Numbers.- Flows of Large Reynolds Numbers Boundary-Layer Flows.- Unstable Flows and Laminar-Turbulent Transition.- Turbulent Flows.- Numerical Solutions of the Basic Equations.- Fluid Flows with Heat Transfer.- to Fluid-Flow Measurement.