Applied Fluid Dynamics Handbook

by Robert D. Blevins

This Handbook gives you direct solutions to a very wide range of practical problems in applied fluid dynamics. Applied Fluid Dynamics Handbook covers topics ranging from aerodynamics to duct flow to ocean waves and wind - all illustrated with 160 tables and hundreds of figures to quickly access solutions. It is the most extensive single-volume source of formulas and data on fluid mechanics available to date.

Pipe and duct flow pressure loss in valves, bends, diffusers, and changes in area are in the Tables. Pipe networks, nozzles, and stall of diffusers are presented. The fluid dynamics of motor vehicles are presented. Drag minimization by detail optimization is discussed along with the influence of spoilers and fairing on the aerodynamic performance of cars, trucks, and airplanes. The guide includes turbulent flow and a practical presentation of turbulence modeling using eddy viscosity, mixing length, and closure models with data for Reynolds number stress as well as coherent turbulent structures in jets, wakes, and shear layers.
Offshore solutions include ocean wave prediction and wave loads on structures. The field of wind engineering is presented in formulas and data. The guide provides extensive maps of extreme winds and winds in urban centers. It shows how to calculate wind force on buildings and how to estimate the risk of wind damage. Open channel flow is treated. There is also a summary of Benoulli equations and the conservation of mass, momentum, and energy for fixed and variable volume systems.

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First published June 1, 1984