Fluid Mechanics, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (May 12, 2011) © 2011

  • J F Douglas
  • John Gasiorek Formerly South Bank University, London
  • John Swaffield Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
  • Lynne Jack Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
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Ideal for use throughout a first degree course in all engineering disciplines

The sixth edition of this established, popular textbook provides an excellent and comprehensive treatment of fluid mechanics that is concisely written and supported by numerous worked examples.

This revision of a classic text presents relevant material for mechanical and civil engineers, as well as energy and environmental services engineers. It recognises the evolution of the subject and provides thorough coverage of both established theory and emerging topics.

Preface to the Sixth Edition
Previous Edition Prefaces
Acknowledgements
List of Computer Programs
List of Symbols

Part I                            Elements of Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 1                     Fluids and their Properties
Chapter 2                     Pressure and Head
Chapter 3                     Static Forces on Surfaces. Buoyancy

Part II                          Concepts of Fluid Flow
Chapter 4                     Motion of Fluid Particles and Streams
Chapter 5                     The Momentum Equation and its Applications
Chapter 6                     The Energy Equation and its Applications
Chapter 7                     Two-dimensional Ideal Flow

Part III                         Dimensional Analysis and Similarity
Chapter 8                     Dimensional Analysis
Chapter 9                     Similarity

Part IV                         Behaviour of Real Fluids
Chapter 10                   Laminar and Turbulent Flows in Bounded Systems
Chapter 11                   Boundary Layer
Chapter 12                   Incompressible Flow around a Body
Chapter 13                   Compressible flow around a Body

Part V                          Steady Flow in Pipes, Ducts and Open Channels
Chapter 14                   Steady Incompressible Flow in Pipe and Duct Systems
Chapter 15                   Uniform Flow in Open Channels
Chapter 16                   Non-uniform Flow in Open Channels
Chapter 17                   Compressible Flow in Pipes

Part VI               &

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