Basic Mechanics of Fluids

The basic principles of kinematics and dynamics are applied to the elementary motion of a fluid, and the effect of each essential fluid property is studied in turn. The present book emphasizes the useful application of the principles that are developed. The numerous illustrative examples are in no sense type solutions, but representative applications of the principles just discussed. CONTENTS: 1) Introduction 2) Fluid Statics 3) Fluid Kinematics 4) Fluid Dynamics 5) Effects of Fluid Weight 6) Effects of Fluid Viscosity 7) Resistance to Turbulent Flow in Conduits 8) Resistance to Flow Past Immersed Bodies 9) Life and Propulsion 10) Effects of Fluid Compressibility Appendix: Mechanical Properties of Common Fluids.