Fluid Mechanics, Third Edition [Hardcover]

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0121782530 | ISBN-13: 978-0121782535 | Publication Date: April 22, 2004 | Edition: 3

Fluid Mechanics, understanding and applying the principles of how motions and forces act upon fluids such as gases and liquids, is introduced and comprehensively covered in this widely adopted text. New to this third edition are expanded coverage of such important topics as surface boundary interfaces, improved discussions of such physical and mathematical laws as the Law of Biot and Savart and the Euler Momentum Integral. A very important new section on Computational Fluid Dynamics has been added for the very first time to this edition. Expanded and improved end-of-chapter problems will facilitate the teaching experience for students and instrutors alike. This book remains one of the most comprehensive and useful texts on fluid mechanics available today, with applications going from engineering to geophysics, and beyond to biology and general science.

* Ample, useful end-of-chapter problems.
* Excellent Coverage of Computational Fluid Dynamics.
* Coverage of Turbulent Flows.
* Solutions Manual available.

Editorial Reviews

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From its genesis, the text has aimed to offer a balanced approach rather than the more narrow coverage of those written for applied mathematicians, or for readers interested exclusively in engineering applications. Even so, the author is cautious about mixing engineering and geophysical fluid dynamics, generally separating them in different chapters. - Book News, June 2004

Book Description

A basic but comprehensive introductory text on the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and applications in engineering and science.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 759 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 3 edition (April 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0121782530
• ISBN-13: 978-0121782535
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #729,597 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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J. Gerber (Hilo, HI) - See all my reviews

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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.