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Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Sixth Edition, is intended to be used in a first course in Fluid Mechanics, taken by a range of engineering majors. The text begins with dimensions, units, and fluid properties, and continues with derivations of key equations used in the control-volume approach. Step-by-step examples focus on everyday situations, and applications. These include flow with friction through pipes and tubes, flow past various two and three dimensional objects, open channel flow, compressible flow, turbomachinery and experimental methods. Design projects give readers a sense of what they will encounter in industry. A solutions manual and figure slides are available for instructors.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Sixth Edition

Chapter 1 Fundamental Concepts





1.1 Dimensions and Units





1.2 Definition of a Fluid





1.3 Properties of Fluids





1.4 Liquids and Gases





1.5 Continuum





Problems





Chapter 2 Fluid Statics





2.1 Pressure and Pressure Measurement





2.2 Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Plane Surfaces





2.3 Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Curved Surfaces





2.4. Equilibrium of Accelerating Fluids





2.5 Forces on Submerged Bodies





2.6 Stability of Submerged and Floating Bodies





2.7 Summary





Internet Resources





Problems





Chapter 3 Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics





3.1 Kinematics of Flow





3.2 Control Volume Approach





3.3 Continuity Equation





3.4 Momentum Equation





3.4.1 Linear Momentum Equation





3.5 Energy Equation





3.6 Bernoulli Equation





3.7 Summary





Internet Resources





Problems





Chapter 4 Dimensional Analysis and Dynamic Similitude





4.1 Dimensional Homogeneity and Analysis





4.2 Dimensionless Ratios





4.3 Dimensional Analysis by Inspection





4.4 Similitude





4.5 Correlation of Experimental Data





4.6 Summary





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Problems





Chapter 5 Flow in Closed Conduits





5.1. Laminar and Turbulent Flows





5.2. Effect of Viscosity





5.3 Pipe Dimensions and Specifications





5.4 Equation of Motion





5.5 Friction Factor and Pipe Roughness





5.6 Simple Piping Systems





5.7 Minor Losses





5.8 Pipes in Parallel





5.9 Pumps and Piping Systems





5.10 Summary





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Problems





Chapter 6 Flow over Immersed Bodies





6.1. Flow past a Flat Plate





6.2 Flow past Various Two-Dimensional Bodies





6.3 Flow past Various Three-Dimensional Bodies





6.4 Applications to Ground Vehicles





6.5 Lift on Airfoils





6.6. Summary





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Problems





Chapter 7 Flow in Open Channels





7.1 Types of Open-Channel Flows





7.2 Open-Channel Geometry Factors





7.3 Energy Considerations in Open-Channel Flows





7.4 Critical Flow Calculations





7.5. Equations for Uniform Open-Channel Flows





7.6 Hydraulically Optimum Cross Section





7.7 Nonuniform Open-Channel Flow





7.8 Summary





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Problems





Chapter 8 Compressible Flow





8.1 Sonic Velocity and Mach Number





8.2 Stagnation Properties and Isentropic Flow





8.3 Flow through a Channel of Varying Area





8.4 Normal Shock Waves





8.5 Compressible Flow with Friction





8.6 Compressible Flow with Heat Transfer





8.7 Summary





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Problems





Chapter 9 Turbomachinery





9.1 Equations of Turbomachinery





9.2 Axial-Flow Turbines





9.3 Axial-Flow Compressors, Pumps, and Fans





9.4 Radial-Flow Turbines





9.5. Radial-Flow Compressors and Pumps





9.6 Power-Absorbing versus Power-Producing Machines





9.7 Dimensional Analysis of Turbomachinery





9.8 Performance Characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps





9.9 Performance Characteristics of Hydraulic Turbines





9.10 Impulse Turbine (Pelton Turbine)





9.11 Summary





Problems





Chapter 10 Measurements in Fluid Mechanics





10.1. Measurement of Viscosity





10.2 Measurement of Static and Stagnation Pressures





10. 3 Measurement of Velocity





10.4 Measurement of Flow Rates in Closed Conduits





10.5 Measurements in Open-Channel Flows





10.6 Summary





Problems





Chapter 11 The Navier-Stokes Equations





11.1 Equations of Motion





11.2 Applications to Laminar Flow





11.3. Graphical Solution Methods for Unsteady Laminar Flow Problems





11.4. Introduction to Turbulent Flow





11.5. Summary





Problems





Chapter 12 Inviscid Flow





12.1 Equations of Two-Dimensional Inviscid Flows





12.2 Stream Function and Velocity Potential





12.3 Irrotational Flow





12.4 Laplace's Equation and Various Flow Fields





12.5 Combined Flows and Superpositions





12.6 Inviscid Flow past an Airfoil





12.7 Summary





Problems





Chapter 13 Boundary-Layer Flow





13.1 Laminar and Turbulent Boundary-Layer Flow





13.2 Equations of Motion for the Boundary Layer





13.3 Laminar Boundary-Layer Flow over a Flat Plate





13.4 Momentum Integral Equation





13.5 Momentum Integral Method for Laminar Flow over a Flat Plate





13.6. Momentum Integral Method for Turbulent Flow over a Flat Plate





13.7 Laminar and Turbulent Boundary-Layer Flow over a Flat Plate





13.8 Summary





Problems





Appendix A: Conversion Factors and Properties of Substances





Appendix B: Geometric Elements of Plane Areas





Appendix C: Pipe and Tube Specifications





Appendix D: Compressible Flow Tables





Appendix E: Miscellaneous





Bibliography





Index