Fundamental mechanics of fluids

Iain G. Currie, I.G. Currie0824708865, 9780824708863, 9780203910542

Illustrates basic equations and strategies used to analyze fluid dynamics, mechanisms, and behavior, and offers solutions to fluid flow dilemmas encountered in common engineering applications.

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Table of contents :
Preface……Page 10
Contents……Page 13
GOVERNING EQUATIONS……Page 19
Basic Conservation Laws……Page 20
Flow Kinematics……Page 57
Special Forms of the Governing Equations……Page 72
IDEAL-FLUID FLOW……Page 86
Two-Dimensional Potential Flows……Page 90
Three-Dimensional Potential Flows……Page 178
SurfaceWaves……Page 218
VISCOUS FLOWS OF INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUIDS……Page 266
Exact Solutions……Page 270
Low-Reynolds-Number Solutions……Page 305
Boundary Layers……Page 330
Buoyancy-Driven Flows……Page 380
COMPRESSIBLE FLOW OF INVISCID FLUIDS……Page 412
Shock Waves……Page 416
One-Dimensional Flows……Page 447
Multidimensional Flows……Page 478
APPENDIXES……Page 510
VectorAnalysis……Page 512
Tensors……Page 517
Governing Equations……Page 522
ComplexVariables……Page 527
Thermodynamics……Page 533
INDEX……Page 538