Fluid Mechanics: An Introduction to the Theory of Fluid Flows

by Franz Durst

Fluid mechanics embraces engineering, science, and medicine. This book’s logical organization begins with an introductory chapter summarizing the history of fluid mechanics and then moves on to the essential mathematics and physics needed to understand and work in fluid mechanics. Analytical treatments are based on the Navier-Stokes equations. The book also fully addresses the numerical and experimental methods applied to flows. This text is specifically written to meet the needs of students in engineering and science. Overall, readers get a sound introduction to fluid mechanics.

741 pages, Paperback

First published May 8, 2006

About the author

Inhaber des Lehrstuhls für Strömungsmechanik an der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg a. D., Mitglied der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Leiter der Bayerischen Elite-Akademie, Geschäftsführer der FMP Technology GmbH.

Franz Durst is Chair of Fluid Mechanics at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg a. D., Member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences, Director of the Bavarian Elite Academy, Managing Director of FMP Technology GmbH.