Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471742996 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 768 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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 probl
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An above average text book. I feel that this book is indeed a nice looking book, and also has fairly good content. It is true that a student should have a fairly good grasp of The Calculus and Differential Equations, but most students will already have such knowledge by the time they take this class. I feel it is a positive that the authors did not feel obliged to explain the small mathematical details necessary for each example since to do that would have weighed the book down with unnecessary redundant information. The authors realized that if a student needs to find out the mathematics necessary for an equation, they can re. K B said There has to be something better.. I used this book for a fluid mech course and I thought this book is terrible. The derivations of the equations are thorough but that doesn't make up for what this book lacks. The problems are quite difficult since the material covered in the chapters doesn't match what the questions ask. I don't expect a textbook to entertain me but this one put me to sleep a lot. There are (literally) hundreds of references to video clips demonstrating different topics covered but they weren't put on the included CD. And speaking of the CD, it is completely worthless. Don't even bother wasting your time looking at . An "A" student's perspective Chris Jackson I am a student at the University of California with a 4.0 GPA. As a major in Mechanical Engineering, I am obligated to take at least one course in Fluid Mechanics. From my perspective this book is a worthless tool. The derivations are hard to follow, and the problems do not reflect the material covered in the text, making them quite difficult to solve. Realizing that this is a difficult subject to master, by use of this book it becomes even harder. Just about the best feature of this book is the "neat" picture on the cover.IF YOU ARE AN INSTRUCTOR, PLEASE, FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR STUDENTS, DO NOT USE T
Many of the steps involved in analysis are simplified by using Excel.. It starts with basic equations, then clearly states assumptions, and finally, relates results to expected physical behavior. 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