A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical Engineering) [Hardcover]

Donald F. Young (Author), Bruce R. Munson (Author), Theodore H. Okiishi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471457574 | ISBN-13: 978-0471457572 | Publication Date: August 27, 2003 | Edition: 3

Concise and focused-these are the two guiding principles of Young, Munson, and Okiishi's Third Edition of A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics.

The authors clearly present basic analysis techniques and address practical concerns and applications, such as pipe flow, open-channel flow, flow measurement, and drag and lift. Homework problems in every chapter-including open-ended problems, problems based on the CD-ROM videos, laboratory problems, and computer problems-emphasize the practical application of principles. More than 100 worked examples provide detailed solutions to a variety of problems.

The Third Edition offers several new features and enhancements, including:

• A variety of new simple figures in the margins that will help you visualize the concepts described in the text.
• Chapter Summary and Study Guide sections at the end of each chapter that will help you assess your understanding of the material.
• Simplified presentation of the Reynolds transport theorem.
• New homework problems added to every chapter.
• Highlighted key works in each chapter.

Experience fluid flow phenomena in action on a new CD-ROM! The Fluid Mechanics Phenomena CD-ROM packaged with this text presents:

• 75 short video segments that illustrate various aspects of fluid mechanics
• 30 extended laboratory-type problems
• Actual experimental data for simple experiments in an Excel format
• 168 review problems.

Editorial Reviews

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Solutions Manual and Instructor's Manual available. -- The publisher, John Wiley & Sons --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This compact, contemporary, student-friendly book consists of examples and text involving everyday situations to reinforce the concept that fluid mechanics is an important part of our world as well as enabling students to master problem solving skills. Comprised of 10 chapters, the book contains more than enough material for a comprehensive one-semester course. Nearly one hundred examples are presented that provide detailed solutions to a variety of problems. Also, a generous set of homework problems in each chapter stresses the practical application of principles. In addition, several open-ended problems that do not provide all the information required to solve the problem are included in most chapters. Another feature is the inclusion of extended, laboratory-type problems in most chapters. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (August 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471457574
• ISBN-13: 978-0471457572
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,907,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great first text, January 20, 2005

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David Kahler (Ithaca, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (Paperback)

This was the book used for my first course in fluid mechanics and it was great. The text is easy to understand and follow. Example problems are done out fully. The material in the book is not in-depth enough to make it a great reference, but as far as instruction goes, this book is superb. Another great part of this book is that it is not as expensive as other texts. A new copy of the second edition was less than $40 at the campus bookstore.

A note to instructors, the solution manual (which is also excellent) is readily available online - or at least it used to be.

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be confused., January 6, 2009

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A. Patterson "CivEngGirl" (Bonita Springs, FL.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Student Solutions Manual (Paperback)

This is not a solutions manual to the problems in the textbook. However, knowing that it is still a very helpful resource. There are similar problems from each chapter to help with homework problems and most of the test questions for my course came from this book, so it makes a great study tool. One of the problems was incorrect, you'll find it if you look, they put a decimal in the wrong place before performing a calculation. Other than that, it's a great supplemental instruction tool.

3.0 out of 5 stars Solutions are for problems on the book's website, May 28, 2008

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Anthony O. Young (Ames, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Student Solutions Manual (Paperback)

This solutions manual does not provide answers to the questions at the end of each chapter of the fluid mechanics book; instead the solutions correspond to the Review Problems section on the book website. There are around 15 problems worked out per chapter, all of which are easy to follow and understand. This book is a good reference to have but for me isn't worth the money since it doesn't help me work through my homework problems.