
Fluid Mechanics
by Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen, David R Dowling, Jesse Capecelatro
7th Edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780128198070 |
| eText ISBN | 9780128198087 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 768 |
Fluid Mechanics, 7th Edition, is a textbook that addresses the physical principles and mathematical formulations of fluid motion. This volume delivers a systematic treatment of fluid behavior across physical and environmental conditions.
The content connects continuum principles directly to dynamic flow phenomena. Early chapters establish field descriptions and conservation laws, providing a baseline to evaluate fluid behavior. The text then examines vorticity dynamics, ideal flow models, laminar flow solutions, boundary layer behavior, hydrodynamic instability, and turbulent transport mechanisms.
Comprising 15 structured chapters, the textbook offers material designed to support senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and professional engineers. Its theoretical progression aligns with upper-level university instruction in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and applied mathematics degree programs.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Cartesian tensors
Chapter 3: Kinematics
Chapter 4: Conservation laws
Chapter 5: Vorticity dynamics
Chapter 6: Ideal flow
Chapter 7: Laminar flow
Chapter 8: Boundary layers and related topics
Chapter 9: Instability
Chapter 10: Turbulence
Chapter 11: Gravity waves
Chapter 12: Geophysical fluid dynamics
Chapter 13: Aerodynamics
Chapter 14: Compressible flow
Chapter 15: Computational fluid dynamics
Chapter Appendix A: Conversion factors, constants, and fluid properties
Chapter Appendix B: Mathematical tools and resources
Chapter Appendix C: Founders of modern fluid dynamics
Chapter Appendix D: Visual resources
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