Fluid mechanics: foundations and applications of mechanics Vol.2
By: Jog, C. S
Language: English Publisher: Cambridge Cambridge University Press c2015Edition: 3rd edDescription: xx, 570p.; 24cmISBN: 9781108436038Subject(s): Engineering mechanics | Fluid mechanics | Thermal-fluids engineeringDDC classification: 620.106 JOG/F Online resources: Publisher's URL Summary: Fluid mechanics is the study of fluids including liquids, gases and plasmas and the forces acting on them. Its study is critical in predicting rainfall, ocean currents, reducing drag on cars and aeroplanes, and design of engines. The subject is also interesting from a mathematical perspective due to the nonlinear nature of its equations. For example, the topic of turbulence has been a subject of interest to both mathematicians and engineers: to the former because of its mathematically complex nature and to the latter group because of its ubiquitous presence in real-life applications. This book is a follow-up to the first volume and discusses the concepts of fluid mechanics in detail. The book gives an in-depth summary of the governing equations and their engineering related applications. It also comprehensively discusses the fundamental theories related to kinematics and governing equations, hydrostatics, surface waves and ideal fluid flow, followed by their applications.
Table of Contents
List of figures
List of tables
Preface
Notations
1. Kinematics and governing equations
2. Hydrostatics
3. Ideal fluid flow
4. Surface waves
5. Exact solutions to flow problems of an incompressible viscous fluid
6. Laminar boundary layer theory
7. Low-Reynolds number hydrodynamics
8. Compressible fluid flow
Appendices
Bibliography
Answers and hints to selected exercises
Index.
Fluid mechanics is the study of fluids including liquids, gases and plasmas and the forces acting on them. Its study is critical in predicting rainfall, ocean currents, reducing drag on cars and aeroplanes, and design of engines. The subject is also interesting from a mathematical perspective due to the nonlinear nature of its equations. For example, the topic of turbulence has been a subject of interest to both mathematicians and engineers: to the former because of its mathematically complex nature and to the latter group because of its ubiquitous presence in real-life applications. This book is a follow-up to the first volume and discusses the concepts of fluid mechanics in detail. The book gives an in-depth summary of the governing equations and their engineering related applications. It also comprehensively discusses the fundamental theories related to kinematics and governing equations, hydrostatics, surface waves and ideal fluid flow, followed by their applications.