Through seven editions, Fox & McDonald’s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics has been one of the most widely adopted textbooks in the field.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.
- 1.1 Note to Students.
- 1.2 Scope of Fluid Mechanics.
- 1.3 Definition of a Fluid.
- 1.4 Basic Equations.
- 1.5 Methods of Analysis.
- 1.6 Dimensions and Units.
- 1.7 Analysis of Experimental Error.
- 1.8 Summary.
CHAPTER 2 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS.
- 2.1 Fluid as a Continuum.
- 2.2 Velocity Field.
- 2.3 Stress Field.
- 2.4 Viscosity.
- 2.5 Surface Tension.
- 2.6 Description and Classification of Fluid Motions.
- 2.7 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 3 FLUID STATICS.
- 3.1 The Basic Equation of Fluid Statics.
- 3.2 The Standard Atmosphere.
- 3.3 Pressure Variation in a Static Fluid.
- 3.4 Hydraulic Systems.
- 3.5 Hydrostatic Force on Submerged Surfaces.
- 3.6 Buoyancy and Stability.
- 3.7 Fluids in Rigid-Body Motion (on the Web).
- 3.8 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 4 BASIC EQUATIONS IN INTEGRAL FORM FOR A CONTROL VOLUME.
- 4.1 Basic Laws for a System.
- 4.2 Relation of System Derivatives to the Control Volume Formulation.
- 4.3 Conservation of Mass.
- 4.4 Momentum Equation for Inertial Control Volume.
- 4.5 Momentum Equation for Control Volume with Rectilinear Acceleration.
- 4.6 Momentum Equation for Control Volume with Arbitrary Acceleration (on the Web).
- 4.7 The Angular-Momentum Principle.
- 4.8 The First Law of Thermodynamics.
- 4.9 The Second Law of Thermodynamics.
- 4.10 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 5 INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL ANALYSIS OF FLUID MOTION.
- 5.1 Conservation of Mass.
- 5.2 Stream Function for Two-Dimensional Incompressible Flow.
- 5.3 Motion of a Fluid Particle (Kinematics).
- 5.4 Momentum Equation.
- 5.5 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics.
- 5.6 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 6 INCOMPRESSIBLE INVISCID FLOW.
- 6.1 Momentum Equation for Frictionless Flow: Euler’s Equation.
- 6.2 Euler’s Equations in Streamline Coordinates.
- 6.3 Bernoulli Equation—Integration of Euler’s Equation Along a Streamline for Steady Flow.
- 6.4 The Bernoulli Equation Interpreted as an Energy Equation.
- 6.5 Energy Grade Line and Hydraulic Grade Line.
- 6.6 Unsteady Bernoulli Equation: Integration of Euler’s Equation Along a Streamline
- (on the Web).
- 6.7 Irrotational Flow.
- 6.8 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 7 DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND SIMILITUDE.
- 7.1 Nondimensionalizing the Basic Differential Equations.
- 7.2 Nature of Dimensional Analysis.
- 7.3 Buckingham Pi Theorem .
- 7.4 Determining the ? Groups.
- 7.5 Significant Dimensionless Groups in Fluid Mechanics.
- 7.6 Flow Similarity and Model Studies.
- 7.7 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 8 INTERNAL INCOMPRESSIBLE VISCOUS FLOW.
- 8.1 Introduction.
PART A. FULLY DEVELOPED LAMINAR FLOW.
- 8.2 Fully Developed Laminar Flow between Infinite Parallel Plates.
- 8.3 Fully Developed Laminar Flow in a Pipe.
PART B. FLOW IN PIPES AND DUCTS.
- 8.4 Shear Stress Distribution in Fully Developed Pipe Flow.
- 8.5 Turbulent Velocity Profiles in Fully Developed Pipe Flow.
- 8.6 Energy Considerations in Pipe Flow.
- 8.7 Calculation of Head Loss.
- 8.8 Solution of Pipe Flow Problems.
PART C. FLOW MEASUREMENT.
- 8.9 Direct Methods.
- 8.10 Restriction Flow Meters for Internal Flows.
- 8.11 Linear Flow Meters.
- 8.12 Traversing Methods.
- 8.13 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 9 EXTERNAL INCOMPRESSIBLE VISCOUS FLOW.
PART A. BOUNDARY LAYERS.
- 9.1 The Boundary-Layer Concept.
- 9.2 Boundary-Layer Thicknesses.
- 9.3 Laminar Flat-Plate Boundary Layer: Exact Solution (on the Web).
- 9.4 Momentum Integral Equation.
- 9.5 Use of the Momentum Integral Equation for Flow with Zero Pressure Gradient.
- 9.6 Pressure Gradients in Boundary-Layer Flow.
PART B. FLUID FLOW ABOUT IMMERSED BODIES.
- 9.7 Drag.
- 9.8 Lift.
- 9.9 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 10 FLUID MACHINERY.
- 10.1 Introduction and Classification of Fluid Machines.
- 10.2 Turbomachinery Analysis.
- 10.3 Pumps, Fans, and Blowers.
- 10.4 Positive Displacement Pumps.
- 10.5 Hydraulic Turbines.
- 10.6 Propellers and Wind-Power Machines.
- 10.7 Compressible Flow Turbomachines.
- 10.8 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 11 FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS.
- 11.1 Basic Concepts and Definitions.
- 11.2 Energy Equation for Open-Channel Flows.
- 11.3 Localized Effect of Area Change (Frictionless Flow).
- 11.4 The Hydraulic Jump.
- 11.5 Steady Uniform Flow.
- 11.6 Flow with Gradually Varying Depth.
- 11.7 Discharge Measurement Using Weirs.
- 11.8 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 12 INTRODUCTION TO COMPRESSIBLE FLOW.
- 12.1 Review of Thermodynamics.
- 12.2 Propagation of Sound Waves.
- 12.3 Reference State: Local Isentropic Stagnation Properties.
- 12.4 Critical Conditions.
- 12.5 Summary and Useful Equations.
CHAPTER 13 COMPRESSIBLE FLOW.
- 13.1 Basic Equations for One-Dimensional Compressible Flow.
- 13.2 Isentropic Flow of an Ideal Gas: Area Variation.
- 13.3 Normal Shocks.
- 13.4 Supersonic Channel Flow with Shocks.
- 13.5 Flow in a Constant-Area Duct with Friction.
- 13.6 Frictionless Flow in a Constant-Area Duct with Heat Exchange.
- 13.7 Oblique Shocks and Expansion Waves.
- 13.8 Summary and Useful Equations.
Appendices
- Appendix A Fluid Property Data.
- Appendix B Equations Of Motion In Cylindrical Coordinates.
- Appendix C Videos For Fluid Mechanics.
- Appendix D Selected Performance Curves For Pumps And Fans.
- Appendix E Flow Functions For Computation Of Compressible Flow.
- Appendix F Analysis Of Experimental Uncertainty.
- Appendix G Si Units, Prefixes, And Conversion Factors.
- Appendix H A Brief Review Of Microsoft Excel (On The Web).
Answers to Selected Problems.
Index.
This new eighth edition continues to provide readers with a balanced and comprehensive approach to mastering critical concepts, incorporating a proven problem-solving methodology that helps readers develop an orderly plan to finding the right solution, including relating results to expected physical behavior. The eighth edition features co-author, Philip Pritchard, has introduced new material to motivate readers’ interest in fluid mechanics through exciting applications, such as case studies relating to Energy and the Environment ISSUES, and new videos demonstrating fluid mechanics principles.
Book Features
- This book sets the benchmark for undergraduate textbooks in terms of its comprehensive treatment of all the main areas of fluid mechanics, as well as its level of presentation.
- Proven, consistent problem-solving methodology: A consistent problem methodology is demonstrated in every example, demonstrating best practices for students.
- Over 100 detailed example problems illustrate important fluid mechanics concepts and incorporate problem-solving techniques that allow students to see the advantages of using a systematic procedure.
- More than 1,700 end-of-chapter problems with varying degrees of difficulty give instructors many options when creating assignments.
- Integration with Excel: The problem-solving approach is integrated with Excel so instructors can focus more class time on fundamental concepts. Instructors can also use the 51 Example Excel workbooks to present a variety of fluid mechanics phenomena, especially the effects produced when varying input parameters.
- Extensive explanations of theoretical derivations give instructors the choice to either review theory in class or assign it as homework so that lecture time can be more flexible.
- SI and English Units: SI units are used in about 70 percent of both Example and end-of-chapter problems. English Engineering units are retained in the remaining problems to provide experience with this traditional system and to highlight conversions among unit systems that may be derived from fundamentals.
New to this edition
- Case Studies in Energy and the Environment: A new case study begins each chapter, providing a survey of the most interesting and novel applications of fluid mechanics for generating increasing amounts of the world s energy from renewable sources.
- Demonstration Videos: The classic NCFMF video references from the previous edition have all been retained and supplemented with new videos from a variety of sources. The videos provide visual aids for many of the concepts covered in the text, and are available on the student and instructor sections of the book website.
- CFD: The section on basic concepts of computational fluid dynamics in Chapter 5 now includes material on using the spreadsheet for numerical analysis of simple 1D and 2D flows; it includes an introduction to the Euler method.
- Many Restructured and Updated Chapters: Including those chapters relating to Fluid Machinery, Open-Channel Flow, and Compressible Flow.
- New Homework Problems: Over 500 of the roughly 1700 problems are new or modified for this edition, some created by a panel of instructors and subject matter experts. End-of-chapter homework problems are now grouped and labeled according to text sections.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 896 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (November 30, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470547553
- ISBN-13: 978-0470547557
- Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches
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