Fluid mechanics: an introduction
Ethirajan Rathakrishnan.
- 3rd ed.
- New Delhi PHI Learning 2012.
- xv; 320 p.
This book provides a sound understanding of the fundamental concepts of various physical phenomena of science of fluid mechanics. It elaborately explains the vital aspects of potential flow, vortex motion and pipe flow, and discusses the dimensional analysis and boundary theory. It also presents a vivid interpretation of vortex motion that are of fundamental importance in aerodynamics and in the performance of many other engineering devices. The book is suitable for a one-semester course in fluid mechanics for undergraduate students of mechanical, aerospace, civil and chemical engineering.