Introduction to Fluid Mechanics - Softcover

Fox, Robert W.; McDonald, Alan T.; Pritchard, Philip J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470234504 ISBN 13: 9780470234501

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Synopsis

One of the bestselling books in the field, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics continues to provide readers with a balanced and comprehensive approach to mastering critical concepts. The new seventh edition once again incorporates a proven problem–solving methodology that will help them develop an orderly plan to finding the right solution. It starts with basic equations, then clearly states assumptions, and finally, relates results to expected physical behavior. Many of the steps involved in analysis are simplified by using Excel.

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Synopsis

Fox, McDonald, and Pritchard provide a balanced and comprehensive approach to fluid mechanics that equips students with a proven problem-solving methodology. The text helps students develop an orderly approach to problem solving: start with the basic equations, clearly state all assumptions, perform the analysis, and check and interpret results for engineering consistency and common sense. Students learn from numerous example problems that consistently apply the methodology throughout the book, and the encouraged usage of Excel for number crunching lets them focus more on the meaning behind the numbers.Students can analyze much more complicated scenarios, and become more confident in their problem-solving ability. The seventh edition of "Introduction to Fluid Mechanics" provides more end of chapter problems that can be solved with Excel and thorough explanations of the approach used for some solutions, as well as revised examples. In addition, the text includes a current Case Study at the end of each chapter to show students how the study of fluid mechanics is practical and relevant.The seventh edition is available with JustAsk! JustAsk!

The features include: detailed Problem Solutions that are interactive in Problems and Solutions, and Animations of Key Examples in Interactive Applications. A concepts database, also interactive in Chapter Concepts Summary works like a glossary, but also linked to problems. So, choose a concept and search all the problems linked to that concept! Intended Courses: Department: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering. Course Name: Fluid Mechanics. Course Level: Junior - Senior.

From the Back Cover

A proven problem–solving approach in Fluid Mechanics now integrated with Excel!

Fox, McDonald & Pritchard provide a balanced approach to fluid mechanics that arms students with a proven problem–solving methodology. Students will learn to adopt an orderly approach to solving problems.

• Providing a fresh look, new co–author Philip J. Pritchard, of Manhattan College, has clarified and improved descriptions and explanations throughout the book.
• The text emphasizes the control volume concept to provide a practical problem solving approach that is theoretically inclusive.
• 116 detailed example problems illustrate important concepts; each problem is solved in complete detail to demonstrate good solution procedure.
• 45 example problems have associated Excel/workbooks that enable students to perform “What if?” scenarios when studying the examples; many of the workbooks can be modified to solve end–of–chapter problems.
• Students can use Excel to vary problems parameters to gain insight into the behavior of complex solutions.
• 1315 end–of–chapter problems, with varying degrees of difficulty, provide the opportunity to practice building problem–solving skills.
• The CD accompanying the text includes: special and/or advanced topic sections for further study that are not include in the printed text, 45 example problem workbooks in Excel, and “A Brief Review of Microsoft Excel” (an introduction to Excel’s basic features, and such advanced features as Solver and macros).

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470234504
• ISBN 13: 9780470234501
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 776