A brief introduction to fluid mechanics /
Donald F. Young ... [et al.].
- 4th ed.
- Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2007.
- xxi, 502 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Fluid Statics. Chapter 3. Elementary Fluid Dynamics - The Bernoulli Equation. Chapter 4. Fluid Kinematics. Chapter 5. Finite Control Volume Analysis. Chapter 6. Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow. Chapter 7. Similitude, Dimensional Analysis, and Modeling. Chapter 8. Viscous Flow in Pipes. Chapter 9. Flow Over Immersed Bodies. Chapter 10. Open-Channel Flow. Chapter 11. Turbomachines. A. Computational Fluid Dynamics and Flowlab. B. Physical Properties of Fluids. C. Properties of the U.S. Standard Atmosphere. D. Reynolds Transport Theorem. E. Comprehensive Table of Conversion Factors. F. Video Library. G. Review Problems. H. Laboratory Problems. I. CFD Driven Cavity Example. J. Flowlab Tutorial and User's Guide. K. Flowlab Problems. Answers. Index. Index of Fluids. Phenomena Videos.
Now readers can quickly learn the basic concepts and principles of modern fluid mechanics with this concise book. It clearly presents basic analysis techniques while also addressing practical concerns and applications, such as pipe flow, open channel flow, flow measurement, and drag and lift. The fourth edition also integrates detailed diagrams, examples and problems throughout the pages in order to emphasize the practical application of the principles.