Fox And Mcdonald’s Introduction To Fluid Mechanics, Emea Edition

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By (author) Fox, Robert W.; By (author) McDonald, Alan T.; By (author) Mitchell John W.

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Through ten editions, Fox and McDonald”s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics has helped students understand the physical concepts, basic principles, and analysis methods of fluid mechanics. This market-leading textbook provides a balanced, systematic approach to mastering critical concepts with the proven Fox-McDonald solution methodology. In-depth yet accessible chapters present governing equations, clearly state assumptions, and relate mathematical results to corresponding physical behavior. Emphasis is placed on the use of control volumes to support a practical, theoretically-inclusive problem-solving approach to the subject.

Each comprehensive chapter includes numerous, easy-to-follow examples that illustrate good solution technique and explain challenging points. A broad range of carefully selected topics describe how to apply the governing equations to various problems and explain physical concepts to enable students to model real-world fluid flow situations. Topics include flow measurement, dimensional analysis and similitude, flow in pipes, ducts, and open channels, fluid machinery, and more. To enhance student learning, the book incorporates numerous pedagogical features including chapter summaries and learning objectives, end-of-chapter problems, useful equations, and design and open-ended problems that encourage students to apply fluid mechanics principles to the design of devices and systems.

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Chapter 1
Introduction 1

1.1 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 2

Note to Students 2

Scope of Fluid Mechanics 3

Definition of a Fluid 3

1.2 Basic Equations 4

1.3 Methods of Analysis 5

System and Control Volume 6

Differential versus Integral Approach 7

Methods of7

1.4 Dimensions and Units 9

Systems of Dimensions 9

Systems of Units 10

Preferred Systems of Units 11

Dimensional Consistency and “Engineering” Equations 11

1.5 Analysis of Experimental Error 13

1.6 Summary 14

References 14

Chapter 2
Fundamental Concepts 15

2.1 Fluid as a Continuum 16

2.2 Velocity Field 17

One-, Two-, and Three-Dimensional Flows 18

Timelines, Pathlines, Streaklines, and Streamlines 19

2.3 Stress Field 23

2.4 Viscosity 25

Newtonian Fluid 26

Non-Newtonian Fluids 28

2.5 Surface Tension 29

2.6and Classification of Fluid Motions 30

Viscous and Inviscid Flows 32

Laminar and Turbulent Flows 34

Compressible and Incompressible Flows 34

Internal and External Flows 35

2.7 Summary and Useful Equations 36

References 37

Chapter 3
Fluid Statics 38

3.1 The Basic Equation of Fluid Statics 39

3.2 The Standard Atmosphere 42

3.3 Pressure Variation in a Static Fluid 43

Incompressible Liquids: Manometers 43

Gases 48

3.4 Hydrostatic Force on Submerged Surfaces 50

Hydrostatic Force on a Plane Submerged Surface 50

Hydrostatic Force on a Curved Submerged Surface 57

3.5 Buoyancy and Stability 60

3.6 Fluids in Rigid-Body Motion 63

3.7 Summary and Useful Equations 68

References 69

Chapter 4
Basic Equations in Integral Form for a Control Volume 70

4.1 Basic Laws for a System 71

Conservation of Mass 71

Newton’s Second Law 72

The Angular-Momentum Principle 72

The First Law of Thermodynamics 72

The Second Law of Thermodynamics 73

4.2 Relation of System Derivatives to the Control Volume Formulation 73

Derivation 74

Physical Interpretation 76

4.3 Conser