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Introduction to Fluid Mechanicsby Robert W. Fox (Author), Alan T. McDonald (Author) Hardcover: 848 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.50 x 10.50 x 8.50 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; ; 5th edition (October 1998) ISBN: 0471124648 Check price @ amazon.com , amazon.ca , amazon.co.uk Book Description: This successful book presents the fundamentals of fluid mechanics clearly and succinctly. Knowledge of fluid flow is essential to industries involving heat transfer, chemical processes, and aerodynamics. The book makes use of a problem-solving methodology and includes outstanding example problems. Topics covered are flow fields; potential theory and boundary layer theory; Bernoulli's Equation, Dimensional Analysis. Book Info: Provides a balanced approach to fluid mechanics that arms students with proven problem-solving methodology. Teaches how to develop an orderly plan to solve problems: to start from basic equations, state assumptions clearly, & relate results to expected physical behavior. Table of Contents Fundamental Concepts. Fluid Statics. Basic Equations in Integral Form for a Control Volume. Introduction to Differential Analysis of Fluid Motion. Incompressible Inviscid Flow. Dimensional Analysis and Similitude. Internal Incompressible Viscous Flow. External Incompressible Viscous Flow. Fluid Machinery. Introduction to Compressible Flow. Steady One-Dimensional Compressible Flow. Appendices. Answers to Selected Problems. Index. Customer Reviews An Average Book, July 13, 2002 Reviewer: A reader from Singapore After reading a few chapters from this book and compared it to other Fluid Mech books like Frank M. White's Fluid Mechanics and Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics by Munson, Young & Okiishi, I would say this book doesn't provide enough explanation to the various topics in Fluid Mechanics which the other authors did. If you are the type who prefers to read something lighter, this book will be suitable for you. But for those who prefer to read up & learn more about Fluid Mechanics, Frank White will be a better choice although beginners who are new to Fluid Mech will find White's book a bit hard to understand. Personally, I would say the best Fluid Book i have ever read will be Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics by Young, Munson & Okiisi. Please refer to the review of that book for more info The best introductory fluid mechanics book out there!!, December 29, 2001 Reviewer: A reader from Indianapolis, IN United States Whether you are a student, or actually working in the field, this book is a great first step in fluid mechanics. Tons of problems and good examples in every chapter make this book not only easy to understand, but somewhat enjoyable too!!! You don't get that very often! If you have problems with this book, like 4.0 boy below, then there is obvious problems with your studying habits. Should have gone to Purdue University!! Good buy I would recommend it to anyone. I still refer to it 5 years later...., September 21, 2000 Reviewer: A reader from East Hartford, CT USA I used this book as an undergrad and found the many examples very helpful in doing the homework problems. I still refer to this textbook quite often as an aeronautical engineer. If you've had a few math courses it isn't too challenging. It is a very good explanation of the basics! A Great Textbook, A Great Reference Book, July 7, 2000 Reviewer: Dave Folkerts from Seattle, WA This is a fabulous textbook that I refer to frequently in my work. It presents a very difficult subject in a logical way and lays a solid foundation for graduate study. I think some students (like Mr. Jackson) have trouble following the discussion because they don't have a good grasp of the math needed (Calculus and DiffEqs). I like the fact that this book is not cluttered with information you can find in a Math book. It makes it a good reference book. A good source for reference & a good teacher, February 7, 2000 Reviewer: Scott from Peoria, IL The text is a thorough, clear, and challenging piece nicely suited for a first course in Engineering Fluid Mechanics. I purchased my first copy as an undergraduate in 1990. Ten years later the binding is finally worn and I have decided to purchase a new copy. I use my fluid mechanics knowledge daily. Only Schlichting's "Boundary Layer Theory" gets more attention - by the way, Fox & McDonald is an excellent prep. for Schlichting. a better book in Fluid Mechanics, October 10, 1999 Reviewer: A reader from USA I found hard time in finding good books to understand fluid. However, Fox and McDonald manage to explain fluid in more student-approached method. A lot of worked-out examples will make the concepts easy to digest. Another good books : Engineering Fluid Mechanics by Roberson and Crowe Books to avoid : Fluid Mechanics by Streeter An above average text book., August 26, 1999 Reviewer: bsmcbride@aol.com from North Carolina A&T University 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 reference back to their other textbooks as necessary. I will keep this book on the shelf in my office after I graduate. |
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