Description
Book SynopsisThe 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
- Introduction.
- Static pressure and head.
- Fluid pressure on surfaces.
- Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.
- Liquids in relative equilibrium.
- Liquids in motion.
- Pitot tubes and constriction flow meters.
- Flow measurement at notches and weirs.
- Force exerted by a jet.
- Losses of energy in pipelines.
- Pipeline problems.
- Transmission of power by pipeline.
- Fluid friction, viscosity and oiled bearings.
- Flow past a solid boundary.
- Flow under varying head.
- Uniform flow in open channels.
