Fluid mechanics for civil and environmental engineers
Shalaby
Availability:
Available - shipped within 2 business days after the order
Available - shipped within 2 business days after the order
Publisher:
CRC Press
CRC Press
ISBN-13:
9780849337376
ISBN-10: 0849337372
ISBN-10: 0849337372
Description:
Features
•Offers an intuitive, detailed, and easy to understand practical introduction to fluid mechanics for all disciplines of engineering
•Provides in-depth and detailed coverage of open channel flow that is especially valuable for civil and environmental engineers
•Balances theory with real-world applications
•Uses state-of-the-art mathematical software, Mathcad for teaching and detailed problem solving, making this textbook an exceptional choice for learning fluid mechanics in the 21st century
•Contains examples with detailed solutions and graphic illustrations using Mathcad, homework problems, computer algorithms, highlighted keywords, and chapter summaries
Summary
An ideal textbook for civil and environmental, mechanical, and chemical engineers taking the required Introduction to Fluid Mechanics course, Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Environmental Engineers offers clear guidance and builds a firm real-world foundation using practical examples and problem sets. Each chapter begins with a statement of objectives, and includes practical examples to relate the theory to real-world engineering design challenges. The author places special emphasis on topics that are included in the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and make the book more accessible by highlighting keywords and important concepts, including Mathcad algorithms, and providing chapter summaries of important concepts and equations.
•Offers an intuitive, detailed, and easy to understand practical introduction to fluid mechanics for all disciplines of engineering
•Provides in-depth and detailed coverage of open channel flow that is especially valuable for civil and environmental engineers
•Balances theory with real-world applications
•Uses state-of-the-art mathematical software, Mathcad for teaching and detailed problem solving, making this textbook an exceptional choice for learning fluid mechanics in the 21st century
•Contains examples with detailed solutions and graphic illustrations using Mathcad, homework problems, computer algorithms, highlighted keywords, and chapter summaries
Summary
An ideal textbook for civil and environmental, mechanical, and chemical engineers taking the required Introduction to Fluid Mechanics course, Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Environmental Engineers offers clear guidance and builds a firm real-world foundation using practical examples and problem sets. Each chapter begins with a statement of objectives, and includes practical examples to relate the theory to real-world engineering design challenges. The author places special emphasis on topics that are included in the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and make the book more accessible by highlighting keywords and important concepts, including Mathcad algorithms, and providing chapter summaries of important concepts and equations.