Bøger af Dayana Foster

A fluid refers to a state of matter that yields to shearing or lateral forces. Fluid mechanics is a branch of continuum mechanics which is involved in the study of fluid behavior in motion and at rest. It is categorized into fluid dynamics, which studies the effect of forces on fluid motion; and fluid statics, which studies fluids at rest. The energy equation, continuity equation and momentum principle are the basic fluid mechanics principles. Some of the important areas of study within this field are biofilms, dynamics of bubbles and droplets, aerodynamic shape optimization, fire whirls, drag reduction and fish locomotion. The topic of fluid mechanics is studied under various disciplines such as chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and aerospace engineering. This book aims to shed light on the key topics in fluid mechanics. It consists of contributions made by international experts. Scientists and students actively engaged in the study of fluid mechanics will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Fluid refers to a state of matter wherein the matter yields to sideways or shearing forces. Gases, plasmas and liquids are considered to be fluids. They can be found in stationary as well as moving forms. The physics of stationary fluids is studied under fluid statics, whereas fluid mechanics is a branch of physics involved in the study of mechanics related with fluids and the forces they generate. It has applications in many fields such as mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, oceanography, biology, geophysics, astrophysics and meteorology. Some of the prominent relationships which are studied under this discipline are kinematic, regulating, stress, constitutive, and conservation relationships. This book explores some important selected concepts related to fluid mechanics. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of fluid mechanics are examined in detail. The book aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.