With the help of additional features, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics helps mechanical and civil engineers connect the theory to the physical world. This is accomplished through more photos throughout the chapters that show fluid phenomena, new Fluids In the News articles, conceptual questions, and new problem types. Learning objectives are now included for each chapter. Examples that walk the reader step-by-step through the problem-solving methodology are presented. Life-long Learning problems have also been added that help mechanical and civil engineers think critically about a current topic and determine how it relates to problems in the book.

The field of fluid mechanics studies the behavior of liquids and gasses at rest or in motion; this undergraduate text ensures that students get a good background in this essential discipline. The authors cover fluid statics, elementary field dynamics (the Bernoulli equation), fluid kinematics, finite control volume analysis, differential analysis of fluid flow, similitude, dimensional analysis, modeling, viscous flow in pipes, flow over immersed bodies, open-channel flow, compressible flow, and turbomachines, with extensive appendices supporting the text review problems. The authors have updated this edition with new problems, revised and updated examples, new case studies very helpful material on computational fluid dynamics and access to FlowLab. The publisher includes extensive resources on the book's website, including videos, review problems, and extended laboratory problems, and the text includes answers to exercises.
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The field of fluid mechanics studies the behavior of liquids and gasses at rest or in motion; this undergraduate text ensures that students get a good background in this essential discipline. The authors cover fluid statics, elementary field dynamics (the Bernoulli equation), fluid kinematics, finite control volume analysis, differential analysis of fluid flow, similitude, dimensional analysis, modeling, viscous flow in pipes, flow over immersed bodies, open-channel flow, compressible flow, and turbomachines, with extensive appendices supporting the text review problems. The authors have updated this edition with new problems, revised and updated examples, new case studies very helpful material on computational fluid dynamics and access to FlowLab. The publisher includes extensive resources on the book's website, including videos, review problems, and extended laboratory problems, and the text includes answers to exercises. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

With its effective pedagogy, everyday examples, and outstanding collection of practical problems, it's no wonder Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics is the best-selling fluid mechanics text. The book helps readers develop the skills needed to master the art of solving fluid mechanics problems. Each important concept is considered in terms of simple and easy-to-understand circumstances before more complicated features are introduced. The new edition also includes a free CD-ROM containing the e-text, the entire print component of the book, in searchable PDF format.

1. Introduction

2. Fluid Statics

3. Elementary Fluid Dynamics — The Bernoulli Equation

4. Fluid Kinematics

5. Finite Control Volume Analysis

6. Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow

7. Dimensional Analysis, Similitude, and Modeling

8. Viscous Flow in Pipes

9. Flow Over Immersed Bodies

10. Open-Channel Flow

11. Compressible Flow

12. Turbomachines

Appendix A: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Flowlab

Appendix B: Physical Properties of Fluids

Appendix C: Properties of the U.S. Standard Atmosphere

Appendix D: Compressible Flow Data for an Ideal Gas

Appendix E: Comprehensive Table of Conversion Factors

Additional appendixes are available on the book companion site.