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Book Synopsis
The two volumes of Solving Problems in Fluid Mechanics have become well established as the best available problem-based student-centred texts on the subject. They present a clear explanation of theory and application in the form of solutions to typical examination and assignment type questions.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction.
  2. Static pressure and head.
  3. Fluid pressure on surfaces.
  4. Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.
  5. Liquids in relative equilibrium.
  6. Liquids in motion.
  7. Pitot tubes and constriction flow meters.
  8. Flow measurement at notches and weirs.
  9. Force exerted by a jet.
  10. Losses of energy in pipelines.
  11. Pipeline problems.
  12. Transmission of power by pipeline.
  13. Fluid friction, viscosity and oiled bearings.
  14. Flow past a solid boundary.
  15. Flow under varying head.
  16. Uniform flow in open channels.

Solving Problems in Fluid Mechanics Volume 1

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    A Paperback by J. F. Douglas, R.D. Matthews

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      Publisher: Pearson Education
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/22/1996 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780582239876, 978-0582239876
      ISBN10: 0582239877

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The two volumes of Solving Problems in Fluid Mechanics have become well established as the best available problem-based student-centred texts on the subject. They present a clear explanation of theory and application in the form of solutions to typical examination and assignment type questions.

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction.
      2. Static pressure and head.
      3. Fluid pressure on surfaces.
      4. Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.
      5. Liquids in relative equilibrium.
      6. Liquids in motion.
      7. Pitot tubes and constriction flow meters.
      8. Flow measurement at notches and weirs.
      9. Force exerted by a jet.
      10. Losses of energy in pipelines.
      11. Pipeline problems.
      12. Transmission of power by pipeline.
      13. Fluid friction, viscosity and oiled bearings.
      14. Flow past a solid boundary.
      15. Flow under varying head.
      16. Uniform flow in open channels.

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