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OverviewThe sixth edition of this established, popular textbook provides an excellent and comprehensive treatment of fluid mechanics that is concisely written and supported by numerous worked examples. This revision of a classic text presents relevant material for mechanical and civil engineers, as well as energy and environmental services engineers. It recognises the evolution of the subject and provides thorough coverage of both established theory and emerging topics. Fluid Mechanicsis ideal for use throughout a first degree course in all engineering disciplines where a good understanding of the subject is required. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J. F. Douglas , John Gasiorek , John Swaffield , Lynne JackPublisher: Pearson Education Limited Imprint: Pearson Education Limited Edition: 6th edition Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 1.660kg ISBN: 9780273717720ISBN 10: 0273717723 Pages: 1048 Publication Date: 12 May 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface to the Sixth Edition Previous Edition Prefaces Acknowledgements List of Computer Programs List of Symbols Part I Elements of Fluid Mechanics Chapter 1 Fluids and their Properties Chapter 2 Pressure and Head Chapter 3 Static Forces on Surfaces. Buoyancy Part II Concepts of Fluid Flow Chapter 4 Motion of Fluid Particles and Streams Chapter 5 The Momentum Equation and its Applications Chapter 6 The Energy Equation and its Applications Chapter 7 Two-dimensional Ideal Flow Part III Dimensional Analysis and Similarity Chapter 8 Dimensional Analysis Chapter 9 Similarity Part IV Behaviour of Real Fluids Chapter 10 Laminar and Turbulent Flows in Bounded Systems Chapter 11 Boundary Layer Chapter 12 Incompressible Flow around a Body Chapter 13 Compressible flow around a Body Part V Steady Flow in Pipes, Ducts and Open Channels Chapter 14 Steady Incompressible Flow in Pipe and Duct Systems Chapter 15 Uniform Flow in Open Channels Chapter 16 Non-uniform Flow in Open Channels Chapter 17 Compressible Flow in Pipes Part VI &ReviewsExcellent clear discussions of Fluids. Very good examples. Dr Tim Gough, University of Bradford, UK <P><STRONG> Excellent clear discussions of Fluids. Very good examples. </STRONG> Dr Tim Gough, University of Bradford, UK</P><P><STRONG> I've always used this text. I find it very comprehensive, with a logical layout, and pictched at a level that can be used by an undergraduate student, regardless of the level that they are at. </STRONG> Mr. Gerard Nagle, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland<BR><BR></P> Excellent clear discussions of Fluids. Very good examples. Dr Tim Gough, University of Bradford, UK I've always used this text. I find it very comprehensive, with a logical layout, and pictched at a level that can be used by an undergraduate student, regardless of the level that they are at. Mr. Gerard Nagle, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland Author InformationDr John Douglas, formerly of South Bank University, London. Dr Janusz Gasiorek, formerly of South Bank University, London where he led the Fluid Mechanics group in Mechanical Engineering, with specialist research interest in rotodynamic machinery and fan engineering. Professor John Swaffield , Emeritus Professor, Heriot–Watt University, has taught fluid mechanics for over 30 years with specialist research in pressure transients, free surface unsteady flows and water conservation. Dr Lynne Jack, Heriot-Watt University, Reader in energy systems and associated environmental impacts, with research interests in unsteady flow modelling and the implications for the built environment of climate change. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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