Fluid Mechanics Demystified Contributor(s): Potter, Merle C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071626816 ISBN-13: 9780071626811 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $30.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: The perfect solution to understanding fluid mechanics This self-teaching guide introduces the topics most often covered in an introductory course in fluid mechanics. The book covers statics, fluids in motion, integral and differential equations, dimensional analysis and similitude, internal, external, and compressible flows, and more. Fluid Mechanics Demystified includes numerous calculations along with conversion charts. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning. This book is your shortcut to mastering the fundamentals of this essential engineering topic. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Fluids - Technology & Engineering | Hydraulics - Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications |
Dewey: 620.106 |
LCCN: 2009010124 |
Series: Demystified |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.2" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 314 pages |
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Publisher Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Your solution to mastering fluid mechanics Need to learn about the properties of liquids and gases the pressures and forces they exert? Here's your lifeline Fluid Mechanics Demystified helps you absorb the essentials of this challenging engineering topic. Written in an easy-to-follow format, this practical guide begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing fluid statics. Next, you'll dive into fluids in motion, integral and differential equations, dimensional analysis, and similitude. Internal, external, and compressible flows are also covered. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exam, with solutions to all their problems, help reinforce learning. This hands-on, self-teaching text offers:
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Fluid Mechanics Demystified is your shortcut to understanding this essential engineering subject. |
Contributor Bio(s): Potter, Merle: - Merle C. Potter taught fluid mechanics for 42 years at Michigan Tech, The University of Michigan, and Michigan State University. He is the author of several engineering books. Dr. Potter's research has been in theoretical and experimental fluid mechanics and energy analysis of buildings. He has received several teaching awards including the 2008 American Society of Mechanical Engineer's James Harry Potter Gold Medal. |