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Fluid Dynamics - Part 1: Classical Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover): Anatoly I. Ruban, Jitesh S. B. Gajjar Fluid Dynamics - Part 1: Classical Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover)
Anatoly I. Ruban, Jitesh S. B. Gajjar
R2,400 Discovery Miles 24 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is the first book in a four-part series designed to give a comprehensive and coherent description of Fluid Dynamics, starting with chapters on classical theory suitable for an introductory undergraduate lecture course, and then progressing through more advanced material up to the level of modern research in the field. The present Part 1 consists of four chapters. Chapter 1 begins with a discussion of Continuum Hypothesis, which is followed by an introduction to macroscopic functions, the velocity vector, pressure, density, and enthalpy. We then analyse the forces acting inside a fluid, and deduce the Navier-Stokes equations for incompressible and compressible fluids in Cartesian and curvilinear coordinates. In Chapter 2 we study the properties of a number of flows that are presented by the so-called exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations, including the Couette flow between two parallel plates, Hagen-Poiseuille flow through a pipe, and Karman flow above an infinite rotating disk. Chapter 3 is devoted to the inviscid incompressible flow theory, with particular focus on two-dimensional potential flows. These can be described in terms of the "complex potential", allowing the full power of the theory of functions of complex variables to be used. We discuss in detail the method of conformal mapping, which is then used to study various flows of interest, including the flows past Joukovskii aerofoils. The final Chapter 4 is concerned with compressible flows of perfect gas, including supersonic flows. Particular attention is given to the theory of characteristics, which is used, for example, to analyse the Prandtl-Meyer flow over a body surface bend and a corner. Significant attention is also devoted to the shock waves. The chapter concludes with analysis of unsteady flows, including the theory of blast waves.

New Trends in the Physics and Mechanics of Biological Systems - Lecture Notes of the Les Houches Summer School: Volume 92, July... New Trends in the Physics and Mechanics of Biological Systems - Lecture Notes of the Les Houches Summer School: Volume 92, July 2009 (Hardcover)
Martine Ben Amar, Alain Goriely, Martin Michael Muller, Leticia Cugliandolo
R2,557 Discovery Miles 25 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In July 2009, many experts in the mathematical modeling of biological sciences gathered in Les Houches for a 4-week summer school on the mechanics and physics of biological systems. The goal of the school was to present to students and researchers an integrated view of new trends and challenges in physical and mathematical aspects of biomechanics. While the scope for such a topic is very wide, they focused on problems where solid and fluid mechanics play a central role. The school covered both the general mathematical theory of mechanical biology in the context of continuum mechanics but also the specific modeling of particular systems in the biology of the cell, plants, microbes, and in physiology.
These lecture notes are organized (as was the school) around five different main topics all connected by the common theme of continuum modeling for biological systems: Bio-fluidics, Bio-gels, Bio-mechanics, Bio-membranes, and Morphogenesis. These notes are not meant as a journal review of the topic but rather as a gentle tutorial introduction to the readers who want to understand the basic problematic in modeling biological systems from a mechanics perspective.

Introduction to Reactive Gas Dynamics (Hardcover, New): Raymond Brun Introduction to Reactive Gas Dynamics (Hardcover, New)
Raymond Brun
R3,603 Discovery Miles 36 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the high energy gas flows, associating high velocities and high temperatures, physical and chemical processes such as molecular vibrational excitation, dissociation, ionisation or various reactions take palce and deeply influence the structure of the flows. The characteristic times of these processes have the same order of magnitude as aerodynamic characteristic times so that these reactive media are generally in thermodynamic and chemical non-equilibrium. This book presents a general introductory study of these media. In the first part their fundamental statistical aspects are described, starting from their discrete structure and taking into account the interactions between elementary particles: the transport phenomena, relaxation and kinetics as well as their coupling are thus analysed and illustrated by many examples. The second part deals with the macroscopic re-entry bodies. Finally the experimental aspects of these flows, their simulations in shock tube and shock tunnel are described as well as their application, particularly in the aero- spatial domain.
This book is intended for researchers and students that have acquired basic knowledge in thermodynamics, statistical physics and fluid mechanics. It must also interest the engineers engaged in research and industry related to the applications of the reactive flows, in particular in the aerospace field and, more generally, all the researchers trying to simulate and calculate complex reactive flows.

Fluid Mechanics and the SPH Method - Theory and Applications (Hardcover): Damien Violeau Fluid Mechanics and the SPH Method - Theory and Applications (Hardcover)
Damien Violeau
R3,811 Discovery Miles 38 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents the SPH method (Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics) for fluid modelling from a theoretical and applied viewpoint. It comprises two parts that refer to each other. The first one, dealing with the fundamentals of Hydraulics, is based on the elementary principles of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics. The specific laws governing a system of macroscopic particles are built, before large systems involving dissipative processes are explained. The continua are discussed, and a fairly exhaustive account of turbulence is given. The second part discloses the bases of the SPH Lagrangian numerical method from the continuous equations, as well as from discrete variational principles, setting out the method's specific properties of conservativity and invariance. Various numerical schemes are compared, permanently referring to the physics as dealt with in the first part. Applications to schematic instances are discussed, and, ultimately, practical applications to the dimensioning of coastal and fluvial structures are considered.
Despite the rapid growth in the SPH field, this book is the first to present the method in a comprehensive way for fluids. It should serve as a rigorous introduction to SPH and a reference for fundamental mathematical fluid dynamics. This book is intended for scientists, doctoral students, teachers, and engineers, who want to enjoy a rather unified approach to the theoretical bases of Hydraulics or who want to improve their skills using the SPH method. It will inspire the reader with a feeling of unity, answering many questions without any detrimental formalism.

Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics (Paperback, 9th Edition, International Adaptation): Andrew L... Munson, Young and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics (Paperback, 9th Edition, International Adaptation)
Andrew L Gerhart, John I Hochstein, Philip M. Gerhart
R1,471 Discovery Miles 14 710 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Munson, Young, and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics is intended for undergraduate engineering students for use in a first course on fluid mechanics. Building on the well-established principles of fluid mechanics, the book offers improved and evolved academic treatment of the subject. Each important concept or notion is considered in terms of simple and easy-to-understand circumstances before more complicated features are introduced. The presentation of material allows for the gradual development of student confidence in fluid mechanics problem solving. This International Adaptation of the book comes with some new topics and updates on concepts that clarify, enhance, and expand certain ideas and concepts. The new examples and problems build upon the understanding of engineering applications of fluid mechanics and the edition has been completely updated to use SI units.

Aerodynamic Data of Space Vehicles (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Claus Weiland Aerodynamic Data of Space Vehicles (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Claus Weiland
R5,528 Discovery Miles 55 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The capacity and quality of the atmospheric flight performance of space flight vehicles is characterized by their aerodynamic data bases. A complete aerodynamic data base would encompass the coefficients of the static longitudinal and lateral motions and the related dynamic coefficients.

In this book the aerodynamics of 27 vehicles are considered. Only a few of them did really fly. Therefore the aerodynamic data bases are often not complete, in particular when the projects or programs were more or less abruptly stopped, often due to political decisions. Configurational design studies or the development of demonstrators
usually happen with reduced or incomplete aerodynamic data sets. Therefore some data sets base just on the application of one of the following tools: semi-empirical design methods, wind tunnel tests, numerical simulations. In so far a high percentage of the data presented is incomplete and would have to be verified.

Flight mechanics needs the aerodynamic coefficients as function of a lot of variables. The allocation of the aerodynamic coefficients for a particular flight operation at a specific trajectory point is conducted by an aerodynamic model. The establishment of such models is described in this book.

This book is written for graduate and doctoral students to give them insight into the aerodynamics of the various flight configurations. Further for design and development engineers in industry and at research institutes (including universities) searching for an appropriate vehicle shape, as well as for non-specialists, who may be interested in
this subject. The book will be helpful, too, in the case that system studies require in their concept phases the selection of suitable vehicle shapes.

Advances in MEMS and Microfluidic Systems (Hardcover): Rajeev Kumar Singh, Rakesh Kumar Phanden, Basant Singh Sikarwar, J.... Advances in MEMS and Microfluidic Systems (Hardcover)
Rajeev Kumar Singh, Rakesh Kumar Phanden, Basant Singh Sikarwar, J. Paulo Davim
R6,425 Discovery Miles 64 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device applications are common in many areas. Micromirror arrays are used as video projectors; microsensors find their application for measuring acceleration, temperature, and pressure; and they can also be used in the medical field for measuring blood pressure. Microfluidics have also been widely employed in life sciences applications, such as drug development and administration, point-of-care devices, and more. To use these technologies to their fullest extent, further research is needed. Advances in MEMS and Microfluidic Systems explores the emerging research and advances in MEMS devices and microfluidic systems applications. It features in-depth chapters on microfluidic device design and fabrication as well as on the aspects of devices/systems, characterization, and comparative research findings. Covering topics such as biosensors, lab-on-a-chip, and microfluidic technology, this premier reference source is an indispensable resource for engineers, health professionals, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

Advances in Microfluidics and Nanofluids (Hardcover): S M Sohel Murshed Advances in Microfluidics and Nanofluids (Hardcover)
S M Sohel Murshed
R3,338 Discovery Miles 33 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fundamental Research and Application of Droplet Dynamics (Hardcover): Hongliang Luo Fundamental Research and Application of Droplet Dynamics (Hardcover)
Hongliang Luo
R2,797 Discovery Miles 27 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Computational Overview of Fluid Structure Interaction (Hardcover): Khaled Ghaedi, Ahmed Alhusseny, Adel Nasser, Nabeel Al-Zurf Computational Overview of Fluid Structure Interaction (Hardcover)
Khaled Ghaedi, Ahmed Alhusseny, Adel Nasser, Nabeel Al-Zurf
R3,331 Discovery Miles 33 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Thermophysical Properties of Complex Materials (Hardcover): Aamir Shahzad Thermophysical Properties of Complex Materials (Hardcover)
Aamir Shahzad
R3,316 Discovery Miles 33 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation and Modeling (Hardcover): Suvanjan Bhattacharyya Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation and Modeling (Hardcover)
Suvanjan Bhattacharyya
R2,823 Discovery Miles 28 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Friction, Lubrication and Wear (Hardcover): Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury Friction, Lubrication and Wear (Hardcover)
Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury
R3,351 Discovery Miles 33 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pattern Formation and Stability in Magnetic Colloids (Hardcover): Nicola s O. Rojas Pattern Formation and Stability in Magnetic Colloids (Hardcover)
Nicola s O. Rojas
R3,309 Discovery Miles 33 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fluid Flow Problems (Hardcover): Farhad Ali Fluid Flow Problems (Hardcover)
Farhad Ali
R2,762 Discovery Miles 27 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics for Emerging Engineering Processes - Eulerian vs. Lagrangian (Hardcover): Albert S. Kim Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics for Emerging Engineering Processes - Eulerian vs. Lagrangian (Hardcover)
Albert S. Kim
R3,332 Discovery Miles 33 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Essentials of Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover): Fay McGuire Essentials of Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover)
Fay McGuire
R3,469 R3,132 Discovery Miles 31 320 Save R337 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fluid Dynamics: Volume I (Hardcover): Bradley Foster Fluid Dynamics: Volume I (Hardcover)
Bradley Foster
R3,021 Discovery Miles 30 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fluid Dynamics Handbook (Hardcover): Maria Forest Fluid Dynamics Handbook (Hardcover)
Maria Forest
R2,427 Discovery Miles 24 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fluid Mechanics: Key Concepts and Applications (Hardcover): Donna Braverman Fluid Mechanics: Key Concepts and Applications (Hardcover)
Donna Braverman
R3,514 R3,170 Discovery Miles 31 700 Save R344 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Computational Fluid Dynamics: Concepts and Applications (Hardcover): Maria Forest Computational Fluid Dynamics: Concepts and Applications (Hardcover)
Maria Forest
R3,010 Discovery Miles 30 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations (Hardcover): Guozhao Ji, Jiujiang Zhu Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations (Hardcover)
Guozhao Ji, Jiujiang Zhu
R3,360 Discovery Miles 33 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Magnetic Hybrid-Materials - Multi-scale Modelling, Synthesis, and Applications (Hardcover): Stefan Odenbach Magnetic Hybrid-Materials - Multi-scale Modelling, Synthesis, and Applications (Hardcover)
Stefan Odenbach
R3,812 Discovery Miles 38 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Externally tunable properties allow for new applications of magnetic hybrid materials containing magnetic micro- and nanoparticles in sensors and actuators in technical and medical applications. By means of easy to generate and control magnetic fields, changes of the internal particle arrangements and the macroscopic properties can be achieved. This monograph delivers the latest insights into multi-scale modelling, experimental characterization, manufacturing and application of those magnetic hybrid materials.

Essential Fluid Dynamics for Scientists (Hardcover): Jonathan Braithwaite Essential Fluid Dynamics for Scientists (Hardcover)
Jonathan Braithwaite
R3,082 Discovery Miles 30 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book is an introduction to the subject of fluid mechanics, essential for students and researchers in many branches of science. It illustrates its fundamental principles with a variety of examples drawn mainly from astrophysics and geophysics as well as from everyday experience. Prior familiarity with basic thermodynamics and vector calculus is assumed.

Essentials of Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover): Haley Adison Essentials of Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover)
Haley Adison
R3,574 R3,230 Discovery Miles 32 300 Save R344 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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