Fluid Mechanics, Fourth Edition [Hardcover]

Ira M. Cohen (Author), Pijush K. Kundu (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0123737354 | ISBN-13: 978-0123737359 | Publication Date: December 5, 2007 | Edition: 4

Fluid mechanics, the study of how fluids behave and interact under various forces and in various applied situations-whether in the liquid or gaseous state or both-is introduced and comprehensively covered in this widely adopted text. Fully revised and updated with the addition of a new chapter on biofluid mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Fourth Edition is suitable for both a first or second course in fluid mechanics at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level. The leading advanced general text on fluid mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, 4e guides students from the fundamentals to the analysis and application of fluid mechanics, including compressible flow and such diverse applications as hydraulics and aerodynamics.

Updates to several chapters and sections, including Boundary Layers, Turbulence, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics and Compressibility.

Fully revised and updated chapter on Computational Fluid Dynamics.

New chapter on Biofluid Mechanics by Professor Portonovo Ayyaswamy, the Asa Whitney Professor of Dynamical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.

New Visual Resources appendix provides a list of fluid mechanics films available for viewing online.

Additional worked-out examples and end-of-chapter problems.

Updated online Solutions Manual for adopting instructors.

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A basic but comprehensive introductory text on the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and applications in engineering and science. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 904 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 4 edition (December 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123737354
• ISBN-13: 978-0123737359
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read for scientists, September 30, 2003

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David Weel "DrMayhem" (State College) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fluid Mechanics, Second Edition (Hardcover)

Pijush Kundu's textbook has established itself as the standard in introductory fluid mechanics. While most fluid dynamics texts are based around engineering, this book is an excellent cross section for scientists hoping to gain a thorough intuition about the subject. In addition, the first few chapters offer intuitive explanations of such vector operators as div and curl. The idea of curl was a complete mystery to me until I read Kundu's explanation of vorticity. This book is a must have for any applied scientist working in the physical world.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good textbook !, August 1, 2001

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This review is from: Fluid Mechanics (Hardcover)

As a master in mechanical engineer, and working with technical education, I had studied most of the more popular textbooks on fluid mechanics before, and get used not to expect many from "new" textbooks on the subject.

Although, when I came across this book, it was a little surprise. The text is very well written, and includes many advanced and interesting topics not found in other popular textbooks. It gives emphasis to qualitative explanation, and does not overwhelm you with lots of mathematics. The approach to subjects is very clever, insightful and meaningful.

I dare to say it renewed my pleasure in reading, studying and teaching fluid mechanics. Thanks and congratulations to Professor Kundu.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a good fluids book, February 5, 2005

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This review is from: Fluid Mechanics, Third Edition (Hardcover)

I like this book much more than Fay or White or Batchelor.
I used it in a graduate course on fluid mechanics - I wish I had used it in my undergrad classes - I would have understood the material much better.