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Vectors, tensors, and the basic equations of fluid mechanics /

Introductory text for engineers, physicists and applied mathematicians applies mathematics of Cartesian and general tensors to physical field theories, demonstrating them chiefly in terms of the theory of fluid mechanics. Many exercises throughout the text. Index. Preface.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:QA911 A7.5
Main Author: Aris, Rutherford
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Dover Publications, 1989.
Series:Dover books on engineering
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introducción
  • 2. Cartesian vectors and tensors: their algebra
  • 3. Cartesian vectors and tensors: their calculus
  • 4. The Kinematics of Fluid Motion
  • 5. Stres in fluids
  • 6. Equations of Motion and Energy in Cartesian Coordinates
  • 7. Tensors
  • 8. Equations of Fluid Flow in Euclidean space
  • 9. The Geometry of Surfaces in Space
  • 10. The Equations of Surface Flow
  • 11. The Equations for Reacting fluids.