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Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Edition
Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the fields of Civil and Environmental Engineering, General Engineering, and Engineering Technology and Industrial Management. This book provides a detailed exploration of the theory and many applications of fluid mechanics, helping students develop problem-solving skills through a variety of practical and realistic engineering scenarios.
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Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory fluid mechanics courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of fluid mechanics principles.
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The 2nd edition of Fluid Mechanics has been updated based on user feedback, incorporating expanded topic coverage and new example problems intended to further students' understanding of the theory and its applications. This edition includes detailed updates and new examples, ensuring that the material remains current and relevant.
Author and Other Works
Russell C. Hibbeler is the author of Fluid Mechanics. Hibbeler is known for his ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly and simply. He has written several other textbooks in the field of engineering, including Mechanics of Materials and Statics and Mechanics of Materials.
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R.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BS in Civil Engineering (majoring in Structures) and an MS in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Professor Hibbeler’s professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural and stress analysis work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as at Sargent and Lundy in Chicago. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana.
Professor Hibbeler currently teaches both civil and mechanical engineering courses at the University of Louisiana– Lafayette. In the past, he has taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , Youngstown State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Union College.
*indicates higher level topics in later chapters
1 General Principles
Chapter Objectives
1.1 Mechanics
1.2 Fundamental Concepts
1.3 The International System of Units
1.4 Numerical Calculations
1.5 General Procedure for Analysis
2 Force Vectors
Chapter Objectives
2.1 Scalars and Vectors
2.2 Vector Operations
2.3 Vector Addition of Forces
2.4 Addition of a System of Coplanar Forces
2.5 Cartesian Vectors
2.6 Addition of Cartesian Vectors
2.7 Position Vectors
2.8 Force Vector Directed Along a Line
2.9 Dot Product
3 Force System Resultants
Chapter Objectives
3.1 Moment of a Force–Scalar Formulation
3.2 Cross Product
3.3 Moment of a Force–Vector Formulation
3.4 Principle of Moments
3.5 Moment of a Force about a Specified Axis
3.6 Moment of a Couple
3.7 Simplification of a Force and Couple System
3.8 Further Simplification of a Force and Couple System
3.9 Reduction of a Simple Distributed Loading
4 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
Chapter Objectives
4.1 Conditions for Rigid-Body Equilibrium
4.2 Free-Body Diagrams
4.3 Equations of Equilibrium
4.4 Two- and Three-Force Members
4.5 Free-Body Diagrams
4.6 Equations of Equilibrium
4.7 Characteristics of Dry Friction
4.8 Problems Involving Dry Friction
5 Structural Analysis
Chapter Objectives
5.1 Simple Trusses
5.2 The Method of Joints
5.3 Zero-Force Members
5.4 The Method of Sections
5.5 Frames and Machines
6 Center of Gravity, Centroid, and Moment of Inertia
Chapter Objectives
6.1 Center of Gravity and the Centroid of a Body
6.2 Composite Bodies
6.3 Moments of Inertia for Areas
6.4 Parallel-Axis Theorem for an Area
6.5 Moments of Inertia for Composite Areas
7 Stress and Strain
Chapter Objectives
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Internal Resultant Loadings
7.3 Stress
7.4 Average Normal Stress in an Axially Loaded Bar
7.5 Average Shear Stress
7.6 Allowable Stress Design
7.7 Deformation
7.8 Strain
8 Mechanical Properties of Materials
Chapter Objectives
8.1 The Tension and Compression Test
8.2 The Stress—Strain Diagram
8.3 Stress—Strain Behavior of Ductile and Brittle Materials
8.4 Strain Energy
8.5 Poisson’s Ratio
8.6 The Shear Stress—Strain Diagram
9 Axial Load
Chapter Objectives
9.1 Saint-Venant’s Principle
9.2 Elastic Deformation of an Axially Loaded Member
9.3 Principle of Superposition
9.4 Statically Indeterminate Axially Loaded Members
9.5 The Force Method of Analysis for Axially Loaded Members
9.6 Thermal Stress
10 Torsion
Chapter Objectives
10.1 Torsional Deformation of a Circular Shaft
10.2 The Torsion Formula
10.3 Power Transmission
10.4 Angle of Twist
10.5 Statically Indeterminate Torque-Loaded Members
11 Bending
Chapter Objectives
11.1 Shear and Moment Diagrams
11.2 Graphical Method for Constructing Shear and Moment Diagrams
11.3 Bending Deformation of a Straight Member
11.4 The Flexure Formula
11.5 Unsymmetric Bending
12 Transverse Shear
Chapter Objectives
12.1 Shear in Straight Members
12.2 The Shear Formula
12.3 Shear Flow in Built-Up Members
13 Combined Loadings
Chapter Objectives
13.1 Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
13.2 State of Stress Caused by Combined Loadings
14 Stress and Strain Transformation
Chapter Objectives
14.1 Plane-Stress Transformation
14.2 General Equations of Plane-Stress Transformation
14.3 Principal Stresses and Maximum In-Plane Shear Stress
14.4 Mohr’s Circle–Plane Stress
14.5 Absolute Maximum Shear Stress
14.6 Plane Strain
14.7 General Equations of Plane-Strain Transformation
*14.8 Mohr’s Circle–Plane Strain
*14.9 Absolute Maximum Shear Strain
14.10 Strain Rosettes
14.11 Material Property Relationships
15 Design of Beams and Shafts
Chapter Objectives
15.1 Basis for Beam Design
15.2 Prismatic Beam Design
16 Deflection of Beams and Shafts
Chapter Objectives
16.1 The Elastic Curve
16.2 Slope and Displacement by Integration
*16.3 Discontinuity Functions
16.4 Method of Superposition
16.5 Statically Indeterminate Beams and Shafts–Method of Superposition
17 Buckling of Columns
Chapter Objectives
17.1 Critical Load
17.2 Ideal Column with Pin Supports
17.3 Columns Having Various Types of Supports
*17.4 The Secant Formula
Appendix
A Mathematical Review and Expressions
B Geometric Properties of An Area and Volume
C Geometric Properties of Wide-Flange Sections
D Slopes and Deflections of Beams
Preliminary Problems Solutions
Fundamental Problems
Solutions and Answers
Selected Answers
Index
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