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How can the drag coefficient of a car be reduced? What factors govern the variation in the shape of the Earth's magnetosphere? What is the basis of weather prediction? These are examples of problems that can only be tackled with a sound knowledge of the principles and methods of fluid dynamics. This important discipline has applications which range from the study of the large-scale properties of the galaxies to the design of high precision engineering components. This book introduces the subject of fluid dynamics from the first principles. The first eleven chapters cover all the basic ideas of fluid mechanics, explaining carefully the modelling and mathematics needed. The last six chapters illustrate applications of this material to linearised sound and water waves, to high speed flow of air, to non-linear water waves on channels, and to aerofoil theory. Over 350 diagrams have been used to illustrate key points. Exercises are included to help develop and reinforce the reader's understanding of the material presented. References at the ends of each chapter serve not only to guide readers to more detailed texts, but also list where alternative descriptions of the salient points in the chapter may be found. This book is an undergraduate text for second or third year students of mathematics or mathematical physics, who are taking a first course in fluid dynamics.
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Basic Description
This is ranked as a - second / third year undergraduate - introductory book within the area of Fluid Dynamics. Its printed in B&W with a helpful font size, and the graphs are clear so its easier to read if your using glasses.
Any Prior reading required?
If your interested, I have recommended a few books that have helped me, but its entirely in your choice to read any recommended by tutors or others. This book requires prior reading of the usual topics within undergraduate level 'Vector Calculus' and the usual undergraduate topics within 'Partial Differential Equation's'.
Is it worth it?
A Mathematical Professor recommended this book to me to try. He described the book as its fairly pitched, and rigorous at the same time.
The topics are as follows;Introduction, Mathematical / Physical / Observation Preliminaries, Mass Conservation and Stream Functions, Vorticity, Hydrostatics, Thermodynamics, Equation of Motion, solutions if the Navier - Stokes Equations, Inviscid Flow, Potential Theory, Sound waves in Fluids. Water Waves, High speed Flow of Air, Steady Surface waves in Channels, Complex Potential, Conformal Mappings and Aerofoils.
If you think the new price is way too high, the kind people in 'Amazon.co.uk' give the option of 2nd hand books to save a shed-load of money. For example, my older copy is extracted from an American library, but are still readable.
What is it like to read?
The book is divided into two basic parts; the first eleven chapters is the theory, and those following are about the applications.To be honest I have been reading this copy over three months at a couple of hours a day. You just need to keep plodding to make progress. Its tough but fun.
Summary
The book is tough, and as described requires prior reading, but is rewarding when small breakthroughs are made.
This is ranked as a - second / third year undergraduate - introductory book within the area of Fluid Dynamics. Its printed in B&W with a helpful font size, and the graphs are clear so its easier to read if your using glasses.
Any Prior reading required?
If your interested, I have recommended a few books that have helped me, but its entirely in your choice to read any recommended by tutors or others. This book requires prior reading of the usual topics within undergraduate level 'Vector Calculus' and the usual undergraduate topics within 'Partial Differential Equation's'.
Is it worth it?
A Mathematical Professor recommended this book to me to try. He described the book as its fairly pitched, and rigorous at the same time.
The topics are as follows;Introduction, Mathematical / Physical / Observation Preliminaries, Mass Conservation and Stream Functions, Vorticity, Hydrostatics, Thermodynamics, Equation of Motion, solutions if the Navier - Stokes Equations, Inviscid Flow, Potential Theory, Sound waves in Fluids. Water Waves, High speed Flow of Air, Steady Surface waves in Channels, Complex Potential, Conformal Mappings and Aerofoils.
If you think the new price is way too high, the kind people in 'Amazon.co.uk' give the option of 2nd hand books to save a shed-load of money. For example, my older copy is extracted from an American library, but are still readable.
What is it like to read?
The book is divided into two basic parts; the first eleven chapters is the theory, and those following are about the applications.To be honest I have been reading this copy over three months at a couple of hours a day. You just need to keep plodding to make progress. Its tough but fun.
Summary
The book is tough, and as described requires prior reading, but is rewarding when small breakthroughs are made.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This book is really hard for engineering students.
1 May 1998
Format:Paperback
It is full of mathematical manipulation without the actual physical feeling of fluid dynamics. It has the language of someone reminding you of what you already know instead of teaching something new.
2 of 8 people found the following review helpful
superior fluids book for math and physics students
4 Feb 1999
Format:Paperback
This is a great fluids book. And the previous reviewer needs to take a calulus class or something before going to try and read grownup books. Long live paterson!
0 of 6 people found the following review helpful
GOOD!
8 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
Though I read only one chapter, I am very satisfied with this book. I think this book is also invaluable to engineer who want to know mathematical subjects behind fluid dynamics. I wanna read this book thoroughly.
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