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Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics (4th edition)by: Bruce R. Munson Donald F. Young Theodore H. Okiishien 047144250X 9780471442509 |
By Bruce R. Munson, Donald F. Young, Theodore H. Okiishi,
- Publisher: Wiley
- Number Of Pages: 816
- Publication Date: 2001-11-29
- Sales Rank: 439929
- ISBN / ASIN: 047144250X
- EAN: 9780471442509
- Binding: Hardcover
- Manufacturer: Wiley
- Studio: Wiley
- Average Rating: 4
- Total Reviews: 17
Book Description:
- Greater number of solved examples than most competing texts.
- Good emphasis on practical problems, and 25% new homework problems.
- Early introduction of Bernoulli Equation.
- Each example problem is completely solved using a problem statement, detailed solution and often giving a brief discussion of related principles from real life situations. This practical problem solving methodology is used to promote students' reasoning skills.
- E-Text. Each new copy of the fourth edition includes a free CD-ROM containing the e-Text-the entire print component of the book in searchable PDF format, plus additional material not in the print version.
- Fluid Mechanics Phenomena brings fluid mechanics to life! A series of 80 short video segments on the CD illustrate various aspects of real-world fluid mechanics. The videos are linked within the e-Text directly to those sections and problems that will most benefit from these illustrations:
- Many of the segments show how fluid motion relates to familiar devices and everyday experiences.
- Each segment also clearly indicates the key fluid mechanics topic being demonstrated and provides a description of the content.
- Review Problems with Complete Solutions. Each chapter in the e-Text provides students with 10-20 review problems that link directly to complete detailed solutions for extra guidance in problem-solving. In addition, the review problems are identified by the basic principle they demonstrate, allowing students easy reference to areas they need to review.
- Lab Problems. The e-Text contains 30 extended laboratory problems that involve actual experimental data for simple experiments often found in introductory fluid mechanics labs. The data for these problems is provided in Excel format.
- Key Words and Topics. Each chapter contains a list of key words and topics. Within the e-Text, the key words and topics are linked directly to where those concepts are explained in the chapter. Great for studying-think flashcards!
- Summary sentences. A brief summary sentence on each page of the text. An effective reference and resource to students, these sentences help students locate discussions of important concepts. Used as a study tool, the summary sentences guide students to key concept that students need to understand and encourage them to read the text rather than relying on worked out examples.
Date: 2007-09-29 Rating: 5
Review:
Great study tool
The actual textbook is a great reference and has detailed derivations. This study guide helps to clear up any inconsistencies between variables and concepts. The solved problems are a great help for homework and give a wholesome understanding of the material. I recommend buying this book.
Date: 2007-09-27 Rating: 4
Review:
Its decent
The textbook is pretty good. Nothing spectacular but its good. Each chapter has some interesting history facts about fluid mechanics. Most of the example problems are helpful.
Date: 2007-09-16 Rating: 5
Review:
Very Helpful!
Great to use along with the book. Very helpful in figuring out homework problems as well as studying for tests!
Date: 2006-10-06 Rating: 1
Review:
Big Joke
Beware! This book is no serious science book, it's no more than a paper-incarnation of a big poor joke..
Unfortunately, it's the textbook being used in my fluid dynamics class and I had to buy this one. But if you have a choice, pick "Fluid Mechanics, Third Edition (Hardcover) by Ira M. Cohen (Author), Pijush K. Kundu (Author)"! It is easily understandable and nice to read and covers all important concepts and equations in a reasonable form!!
In contrast, this book by Bruce R. Munson does not even derive the heart of fluid dynamics, the Navier Stokes equation in general (just a washed down version in one coordinate system, written in components), nor does it derive the Bernoulli equation in an appropriate way to emphasize the restrictions and applicability.. Also, almost every equation is given in components, not utilizing vector (or tensor) notation... This hides the beauty and natural look of the equations and makes it just worse to read..
Overall, this is a really bad book, stay away from it!
Date: 2006-02-07 Rating: 2
Review:
The most incomplete engineering book ever.
It's a good book it just askes me as a student to assume too much. Some of the problems at the end of the chapters are incomplete.
If i was to go about my life as a ME assuming random stuff i would get sued to a point of non-existance. This book does not teach good engineering practices.