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Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics

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ISBN-10: 1118116135

ISBN-13: 9781118116135

Edition: 7th 2013

Authors: Bruce R. Munson, Donald F. Young, Theodore H. Okiishi, Wade W. Huebsch, Alric P. Rothmayer

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Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics offers comprehensive topical coverage, with varied examples and problems, application of visual component of fluid mechanics, and strong focus on effective learning.  The text enables the gradual development of confidence in problem solving.    Each important concept is introduced in easy-to-understand terms before more complicated examples are discussed.  Continuing this book's tradition of extensive real-world applications, this latest edition includes more Fluid in the News case study boxes in each chapter, new problem types, an increased number of real-world photos, and additional videos to augment the text material and help generate interest in the…    
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Book details

List price: $285.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/15/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 792
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.180

Introduction
Learning Objectives
Some Characteristics of Fluids
Dimensions, Dimensional Homogeneity, and Units
Systems of Units
Analysis of Fluid Behavior
Measures of Fluid Mass and Weight
Density
Specific Weight
Specific Gravity
Ideal Gas Law
Viscosity
Compressibility of Fluids
Bulk Modulus
Compression and Expansion of Gases
Speed of Sound
Vapor Pressure
Surface Tension
A Brief Look Back in History
Chapter Summary and Study Guide
References
Review Problems
Conceptual Questions
Problems
Fluid Statics
Learning Objectives
Pressure at a Point
Basic Equation for Pressure Field
Pressure Variation in a Fluid at Rest
Incompressible Fluid
Compressible Fluid
Standard Atmosphere
Measurement of Pressure
Manometry
Piezometer Tube
U-Tube Manometer
Inclined-Tube Manometer
Mechanical and Electronic Pressure-Measuring Devices
Hydrostatic Force on a Plane Surface
Pressure Prism
Hydrostatic Force on a Curved Surface
Buoyancy, Flotation, and Stability
Archimedes� Principle
Stability
Pressure Variation in a Fluid with Rigid-Body Motion
Linear Motion
Rigid-Body Rotation
Chapter Summary and Study Guide
References
Review Problems
Conceptual Questions
Problems
Elementary Fluid Dynamics�The Bernoulli Equation
Newton�s Second Law
F ma along a Streamline
F ma Normal to a Streamline
Physical Interpretation
Static, Stagnation, Dynamic, and Total Pressure
Examples of Use of the Bernoulli Equation
Free Jets
Confined Flows
Flowrate Measurement
The Energy Line and the Hydraulic Grade Line
Restrictions on Use of the Bernoulli Equation
Compressibility Effects
Unsteady Effects
Rotational Effects
Other Restrictions
Chapter Summary and Study Guide
The Velocity Field
Eulerian and Lagrangian Flow Descriptions
One-, Two-, and Three-Dimensional Flows
Steady and Unsteady Flows
Streamlines, Streaklines, and Pathlines
The Acceleration Field
The Material Derivative
Unsteady Effects
Convective Effects
Streamline Coordinates
Control Volume and System Representations
The Reynolds Transport Theorem
Derivation of the Reynolds Transport Theorem
Physical Interpretation
Relationship to Material Derivative
Steady Effects
Unsteady Effects
Moving Control Volumes
Selection of a Control Volume
Chapter Summary and Study Guide
Conservation of Mass�The Continuity Equation
Derivation of the Continuity Equation
Fixed, Nondeforming Control Volume
Moving, Nondeforming Control Volume
Deforming Control Volume