Physics: Fluid mechanics Books

Explore the fascinating science of fluid dynamics with this groundbreaking treatise on the motions of fluids and solids relative to the Earth's surface. From the physics of ocean currents to the mechanics of earthquake tremors, this book is a must-read...

This is a supplement to a revised account of the experiments made by Francis Bashforth using the Bashforth chronograph to determine air resistance on projectiles. This revised account provides additional insights and data that was not included in the...

Singularities in Fluids, Plasmas and Optics, which contains the proceedings of a NATO Workshop held in Heraklion, Greece, in July 1992, provides a survey of the state of the art in the analysis and computation of...

This book contains chapters written by some eminent scientists and researchers on Computational Methods in Hypersonic Aerodynamics and forms a natural sequel to the earlier publications on Computational Methods in Potential...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich Ingenieurwissenschaften - Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Note: 1,0, Universität Stuttgart (Institut für Aerodynamik und Gasdynamik), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die vorliegende Arbeit befasst sich mit der...

This volume contains the proceedings of the Workshop Energy Methods for Free Boundary Problems in Continuum Mechanics, held in Oviedo, Spain, from March 21 to March 23, 1994. It is well known that the conservation laws and the...

Moving Loads on Ice Plates is a unique study into the effect of vehicles and aircraft travelling across floating ice sheets. It synthesizes in a single volume, with a coherent theme and nomenclature, the diverse literature on...

This volume contains papers presented at the IUTAM Symposium on Bubble Dynamics and Interface Phenomena held at the University of Birmingham from 6-9 September 1993. In many respects it follows on a decade later from the very...

Computers are widely used for the analysis, design, and operation of water resource projects. This gives accurate results, allowing the analysis of complex systems which may not have been possible otherwise, and the...

The main aim of this paper is to present some new and general results, ap­ plicable to the the equations of two phase flow, as formulated in geothermal reservoir engineering. Two phase regions are important in many geothermal...

The field of shock compression science has a long and rich history involving contributions of mathematicians, physicists and engineers over approximately two hundred years. The middle of the nineteenth century was an especially...

Large Eddy Simulation is a relatively new and still evolving computatio­ nal strategy for predicting turbulent flows. It is now widely used in research to elucidate fundamental interactions in physics of turbulence, to predict...

Un traité scientifique sur la mécanique des fluides : la théorie de Boussinesq a eu une grande influence sur le développement de l'hydrodynamique.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

List of Example Calculations - Nomenclature - Part One - Basic Fluid Flow - Chapter 1 - Fluids in motion - Chapter 2 - Flow of incompressible Newtonian fluids in pipesand channels - Chapter 3 - Flow of incompressible non-Newtonian fluidsin pipes -...

Courant and Friedrich's classical treatise was first published in 1948 and tThe basic research for it took place during World War II. However, many aspects make the book just as interesting as a text and a reference today. It...

Time-Resolved Spectroscopy in Complex Liquids is intended to introduce the experimental researchers to state-of-the-art techniques in the study of the dynamics of complex liquids. The contributors concentrate on...

Porous and Complex Flow Structures in Modern Technologies represents a new approach to the field, considering the fundamentals of porous media in terms of the key roles played by these materials in modern technology...

The many uses of SolidWorks Software is enormous and covering all its capabilities in any single book, is quite impossible however most topics to get the Student/Design Engineer to understand the easy and simple approach to design, has been well...

In this authoritative guide, Albert A. Blank, H. Grad, and K. O. Friedrichs provide an in-depth analysis of the theory of Maxwell's equations without displacement current in magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD). With comprehensive coverage and practical examples,...

This comprehensive guide presents an in-depth analysis of nonlinear wave motion in magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD), including both analytical and numerical solutions. Authored by H. Kranzer, K. O. Friedrichs, and Kurt Friedrichs, this is an invaluable...

This classic work on fluid mechanics provides a thorough introduction to the principles of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics for students and researchers in physics and engineering. Besant's clear explanations, supported by numerous diagrams and examples,...

Dieses Buch präsentiert Carl Anton und Vilhelm Bjerknes Theorie über hydrodynamische Fernkräfte in Vorträgen. Die Brüder haben diese Theorie entwickelt, um die Effekte von Kriegsschiffen auf großer Entfernung zu erklären.This work has been selected by...

Un traité important aux XVIIe siècle, qui explore les mouvements de l'eau et d'autres fluides. Mariotte présente des résultats importants qui ont contribué au développement de la mécanique des fluides. Ce livre est une ressource importante pour les...

This groundbreaking work explores the problem of turbulence theory and presents a systematic method for investigating the behavior of turbulence. Written by one of the most influential fluid dynamicists of the 20th century, this book is a must-read for...

A good understanding of turbulent compressible flows is essential to the design and operation of high-speed vehicles. Such flows occur, for example, in the external flow over the surfaces of supersonic aircraft, and in the...

Gustave Eiffel, célèbre pour la tour du même nom, a mené de nombreuses recherches sur la résistance de l'air. Ce livre explique ses expériences et ses conclusions de manière parfaitement claire et précise.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

In this landmark work of aerodynamics, Richard de Villamil lays out the fundamental principles of air resistance and the factors that affect it. From the shape of an object to its velocity, de Villamil explores a range of variables that are essential to...

This book details the resistance of air and how various projectiles handle speeds under one thousand feet per second. It also includes two new, groundbreaking methods for measuring projectile velocities. A must-read for scientists and military personnel...

In this volume, Gerald B. Whitham presents a detailed study of spherical waves and shocks in fluid mechanics. Part I covers the general theory of the propagation of weak shocks, while Part II explores the Kirkwood-Bethe theory for the propagation of...

Jamieson's classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to mechanics of fluids with a focus on practical applications. The book covers topics such as hydrostatics, fluid pressure, buoyancy, and fluid dynamics, all presented in clear, accessible...

Ce livre offre une exploration exhaustive des questions d'hydrodynamique contemporaines, en examinant les recherches menées par certains des plus grands esprits scientifiques de l'époque, tels que Von Helmholtz, Kirchoff, Sir W. Thomson et Lord Rayleigh...

Eberhard betrachtet die Niveauflächen und den hydrostatischen Druck von rotierenden Flüssigkeiten mit zwei oder mehreren vertikalen Achsen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

Experiments in Aerodynamics is a book written by Samuel Pierpont Langley. It provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the science of aerodynamics and explores the principles of lift, drag, and air resistance.This work has been selected by...

Dieses Lehrbuch der Hydromechanik behandelt die Gesetze und Prinzipien der Bewegung und Erhaltung der Masse bei Flüssigkeiten. Es ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für Studenten und Fachleute der Hydrologie, Schifffahrt, Flug- und Automobilindustrie sowie der...

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to hydrostatics, the study of fluids at rest. With numerous examples and exercises, this book is an essential reference for anyone studying physics, engineering, or related fields.This work has been...

Plasticity and Geotechnics is the first attempt to summarize and present in a single volume the major achievements in the field of plasticity theory for geotechnical materials and its applications to geotechnical analysis and...