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For courses in fluid mechanics.
A proven approach to conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills
Fluid Mechanics excels in providing a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of fluid mechanics principles. It empowers students to succeed by drawing upon Professor Hibbeler's decades of classroom experience and knowledge of how students learn. The text is shaped by the suggestions of hundreds of peer reviewers and many of his students.
Hallmark features of this title
Key author content enhances conceptual understanding
- Procedures for Analysis provide a logical, orderly method for analyzing general and specific fluid mechanics problems.
- Important Points summarize crucial concepts and what should be known to apply the theory to solve problems.
- End-of-Chapter Reviews provide a concise self-study tool. Each important point is accompanied by the relevant equation and art.
Real-world problem types connect theory to application
- Conceptual Problems engage students in thinking through a real-life situation depicted in a photo.
- Fundamental Problems offer students the chance to develop their problem-solving skills.
- Homework Problems with various levels of difficulty let students apply their knowledge to realistic situations.
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About the author
R.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois-Urbana with a B.S. in Civil Engineering (major in Structures) and an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Professor Hibbelers 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.
