Continuum Methods of Physical Modeling: Continuum Mechanics, Dimensional Analysis, Turbulence

by Kolumban Hutter

Introduction.- Continuum Basic Kinematics.- Balance Equations.- Jump Conditions.- Moving Reference Systems.- Material Equations.- Phase Transition in Viscous Heat Conducting Compressible Fluids.- Theory of Mixtures.- Dimensional Theoretical Foundation of Dimensional Analysis.- Similitude and Model Experiments.- Fundamental Concepts of Turbulence.- k-e Model for Density Preserving and Boussinesq Fluids.- Algebraic Reynolds Stress Models.- Application of k-e Model.- References.- Indices.

656 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2004