With the recent publication of the university textbooks Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition, and Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition SI Version, the USA authors are presenting a clearer understanding of fluid mechanics. Updated research has been introduced, and past ambiguities have been edited out. An improved topical format illustrates with text and visuals fluid mechanical theory. With a practicality-oriented focus, students learn to apply theory to practice. Concepts are developed in an easy to understand sequence.

What is Fluid?

The writing team members are established USA professors in the field of fluid mechanics. Bruce R. Munson is a professor emeritus of Engineering Mechanics at Iowa State University. He is did his undergraduate work at Purdue and earned his PhD at the Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Department at the university of Minnesota. Theodore H. Okiishi is a graduate of Iowa State. After earning his doctorial degree, he joined the faculty and later became a professor emeritus as a mechanical engineer. West Virginia University’s Wade W. Huebsch is a PhD graduate of Iowa State, specializing in aerospace and mechanical engineering. Professor Alric Rothmayer earned his undergraduate and doctorial degrees in aerospace engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He is now on the faculty of Iowa State.

Both Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition and Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition SI Version cover basic and advanced fluid mechanics. The SI version is especially appropriate for Australian students as it uses the International System of Units adopted the 1980s. Students interested in working in the UK or USA will find Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition valuable. Both those nations have yet to fully adopt the international system.

What is Fluid Mechanics?

Under the general area of physics, fluid mechanics is the sub-discipline that deals with gases, liquids, and plasmas in motion or in a static state. The dynamics of interaction and force of fluids at the macro level is of great interest in science and industry. Today, with still unresolved theoretical problems, it remains an advancing field of research. Fluid dynamics can be understood in mathematical terms. However complex, with the aid of computers, researchers are developing theories impossible to have tested in past decades.

Studying airflow laid the groundwork for aeronautics. Among early practical applications are pneumatic and fluid pumps, hydraulic cylinders, filters, air tools, power generation, transportation, heating, and air conditioning. The demand for qualified engineers with a background in fluid mechanics is only growing. Industries and governments across the globe are seeking out their expertise.

New problems, not known to the writers in earlier versions, are presented. The authors continue to supply the student with a theoretical foundation that relates to real world application. The textbooks come with interactive media and access to an online version. Each chapter begins with learning objectives, moves through to a complete study guide, and ends with summaries of equations. Short stories about daily applications hold students’ interest. Videos, illustrations and photos create visuals of fluid dynamics. In all Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition, are a comprehensive learning tool for professors and students alike.