Product Description

The seventh edition of this textbook, to which Dr John Ward-Smith contributes for the first time, presents the basic principles of the mechanics of fluids. It includes the material on this subject which is needed for an honours-degree course in civil or mechanical engineering, in addition to providing relevant material for undergraduate courses in aeronautical and chemical engineering. Emphasis is given to an understanding of fluid flow and its engineering applications, rather than to mathematical techniques.;The text moves from the simple to the complex and from the familiar to the unfamiliar. The basic conventions of SI units are used throughout and there are many worked examples. The book is essentially self-contained but, where appropriate, reference is made to more detailed or advanced accounts of particular topics. End-of-chapter problems, with answers, are included.;A corresponding solutions manual is available for lecturers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1888481 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 120 pages

From the Back Cover

This solutions manual accompanies the 8th edition of Massey's Mechanics of Fluids, the long-standing and best-selling textbook. It provides a series of carefully worked solutions to problems in the main textbook, suitable for use by lecturers guiding students on an honours degree course in civil or mechanical engineering, or relevant for undergraduate courses in aeronautical and chemical engineering.

Customer Reviews

A good overview of Fluid mechanics
This book takes a good look at fluid mechanics, but I found it a bit too complex. It could do with more worked examples.

Good for wordy explanation, bad for mathematics
The book gives an excellent word description for fluid mechanics especially if you are new to it. However the mathematical side isn't as good because there arent enough examples to help you through.