Dimensional analysis with case studies in mechanics /

Dimensional analysis is an essential scientific method and a powerful tool for solving problems in physics and engineering. This book starts by introducing the Pi Theorem, which is the theoretical foundation of dimensional analysis. It also provides ample and detailed examples of how dimensional ana...

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Main Author: Tan, Qing-Ming
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, 2011.
Heidelberg ; New York : 2011.
Physical Description:
1 online resource : illustrations.
Subjects:
Dimensional analysis.
Online Access:SpringerLink - Click here for access
Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Fundamental Principles of Dimensional Analysis
  • Problems in Fluid Mechanics
  • Problems in Solid Mechanics
  • Heat Conduction and Thermal Stress in Solids
  • Problems of Coupling Fluid Motion and Solid Deformation
  • Hydro-elasto-plastic Modeling
  • Similarity Laws for Explosions
  • Similarity Laws for High Velocity Impacts
  • Normalization in Mathematical Simulations.

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