Mechanics of Fluids

Potter, Merle C./ Wiggert, David C./ Hondzo, Midhat/ Shih, Tom I. P.

ISBN 10: 0534379966 / ISBN 13: 9780534379964

Published by Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 2001

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3rd edition. 863 pages. 9.25x8.00x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mechanics of Fluids
• Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534379966
• ISBN 13: 9780534379964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.64 kilograms

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Synopsis

MECHANICS OF FLUIDS presents fluid mechanics so that students gain an understanding of and an ability to analyze the important phenomena encountered by practicing engineers. The authors succeed in this through the use of several pedagogical tools (Margin Notes, Chapter Outlines, Summaries, and a nomenclature list) that help students visualize the many difficult-to-understand phenomena of fluid mechanics. Potter and Wiggert base their explanations on basic physical concepts and mathematics which are accessible to undergraduate engineering students, such as differential equations and vector algebra.

About the Author

Merle C. Potter received his Ph.D. from The University of Michigan and is Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He retired early to write textbooks based on teaching Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, and related subjects. Dr. Potter's research included the stability of various fluid flows, separated flow around bodies, and energy conservation studies. He has authored and coauthored 24 textbooks and exam review books that have sold over 300,000 copies.