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Fluid Mechanics

  • Textbook
  • © 1996

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Authors:
  1. Martin Widden

    1. Lancaster University, UK

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Part of the book series: Foundations of Engineering Series (FES)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Fluid mechanics fundamentals

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 1-53

  3. Fluid statics and hydrostatic forces

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 55-108

  4. Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 109-150

  5. Fluid dynamics: continuity principle and Bernoulli’s equation

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 151-200

  6. Flow measurement: pitot tube, venturi meter and orifice meter

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 201-239

  7. Forces and momentum of moving fluids

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 241-280

  8. Dimensions and dimensional consistency

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 281-307

  9. Similarity and the testing of models

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 309-349

  10. Laminar and turbulent flow; flow in pipes

    • Martin Widden
    Pages 351-398

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 399-408
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About this book

As with all the titles in the Macmillan Foundations of Engineering Series, this text adopts the layout and teaching approach of Ken Stroud's Engineering Mathematics (4th ed, 1995). It covers the material on fluid mechanics included in most undergraduate (and equivalent) programmes for students of mechanical, civil or chemical engineering at first year level. The material is presented in a carefully paced, step-by-step manner, which is ideally suited for student self study. There are numerous examples and illustrations of practical applications of the theory. In addition to the many worked examples, there are also exercises, with answers.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Lancaster University, UK

    Martin Widden

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