
Fluid Mechanics
Martin Widden(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 12. April 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-333-51799-4 (ISBN)
Description
Adopting the layout and teaching approach of Ken Stroud's "Engineering Mathematics" (4th ed, 1995), this work covers material on fluid mechanics included in most undergraduate programmes for students of mechanical, civil or chemical engineering at first year level. It includes examples and illustrations of practical applications of the theory, as well as worked examples, and exercises and answers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
895 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-51799-4 (9780333517994)
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Content
Preface - Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals - Fluid Statics and Hydrostatic Forces - Buoyancy and Stability of Floating Bodies - Fluid Dynamics: Continuity Principle and Bernoulli's Equation - Flow Measurement: Pitot Tube, Venturimeter and Orifice Meter - Forces and Momentum of Moving Fluids - Dimensions and Dimensional Consistency - Similarity and the Testing of Models -Laminar and Tubular Flow: Flow in Pipes