The Genesis of Fluid Mechanics 1640-1780

Fluid Mechanics, as a scientific discipline in a modern sense, was established between the last third of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th one. This book analyses its genesis, following its evolution along two basic lines of research, which have been named the "problem of resistan...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Calero, Julián Simón (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2008.
Edition:1st ed. 2008.
Series:Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, 22
Subjects:
Science-History.
Continuum mechanics.
Technology-Philosophy.
Fluid mechanics.
History of Science.
Continuum Mechanics.
Philosophy of Technology.
Engineering Fluid Dynamics.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Problem of Resistance
  • The Forerunners of Impact Theory: Huygens and Mariotte
  • Impact Theory: Formulation and Formalisation
  • The Evolution of the Problem of Resistance
  • Experiments on Resistance
  • Fluid-driven Machines and Naval Theories
  • The Problem of Discharge
  • Discharge from Vessels and Tanks
  • The Hydrodynamica and the Hydraulica
  • Theoretical Constructions (I): Clairaut and d'Alembert
  • Theoretical Constructions (II): Euler
  • Application of Fluid Mechanics to Pumps and Turbines.

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