Introduction to fluid mechanics /

"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 visualizatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Shaughnessy, Edward J., Jr
Corporate Author:	Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors:	Katz, Ira M., 1958-, Schaffer, James P.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Subjects:	Fluid mechanics. Engineering. Mathematics. Fluides, Mécanique des. Strömungsmechanik. Electronic books. CD-ROMs.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Fundamental concepts
Fluid properties
Case studies in fluid mechanics
Fluid forces
Fluid statics
The velocity field and fluid transport
Control volume analysis
Flow of an inviscid fluid: the Bernoulli equation
Dimentional analysis and similitude
Elements of flow visualization and flow structure
Governing equations of fluid dynamics
Analysis of incompressible flow
Flow in pipes and ducts
External flow
Open channel flow.