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Fluid Mechanics

by Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen, David R Dowling, Jesse Capecelatro

7th Edition

Publisher: Academic Press

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Mechanical Engineering

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Book Details

Print ISBN9780128198070
eText ISBN9780128198087
PublisherAcademic Press
Publishing Year2024
Edition7th Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages768

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

  1. Chapter 1: Introduction

  2. Chapter 2: Cartesian tensors

  3. Chapter 3: Kinematics

  4. Chapter 4: Conservation laws

  5. Chapter 5: Vorticity dynamics

  6. Chapter 6: Ideal flow

  7. Chapter 7: Laminar flow

  8. Chapter 8: Boundary layers and related topics

  9. Chapter 9: Instability

  10. Chapter 10: Turbulence

  11. Chapter 11: Gravity waves

  12. Chapter 12: Geophysical fluid dynamics

  13. Chapter 13: Aerodynamics

  14. Chapter 14: Compressible flow

  15. Chapter 15: Computational fluid dynamics

  16. Chapter Appendix A: Conversion factors, constants, and fluid properties

  17. Chapter Appendix B: Mathematical tools and resources

  18. Chapter Appendix C: Founders of modern fluid dynamics

  19. Chapter Appendix D: Visual resources

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