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Daniel S · 31-03-2012, 16:32

What book did you use to learn fluid dynamics? I've neglected it the whole of this semester and now that I have a week off, I need to try and get on top of it.

Currently in the library going though "Elementary Fluid Dynamics" - D.J. Acheson. Seems alright but there's a hell of a lot of symbols that we haven't covered in tutorials.

Also, is it Fluid Dynamics or Mechanics? I've heard both and I know it makes very little difference, but still...

kevohmsford · 31-03-2012, 18:03

The Fluid Mechanics books by Cengel and another one by White are good books.I have used the Fluids book by Cengel for Mechanical Engineering and it is excellent.
The best thing is to use the book that the lecturer uses or recommends

bennyineire · 31-03-2012, 19:30

What course are you doing and what year are you in

Elvis_Presley · 31-03-2012, 19:34

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What course are you doing and what year are you in

Also what uni? In general, if you can decode your lecturer's notes, everything will be there believe it or not. If you start using a book, you may have different symbols for the same things which is confusing and you may cover unnecessary material (which isn't a bad thing but it is when you're studying for an exam). I'm guessing it's mechanical engineering? There's also reams of quality, well written material online.

CatFromHue · 31-03-2012, 20:00

I'm guessing you're in UL. I did Aero Eng and found An Introduction to Flight by JD Anderson pretty good. That was for my Aerodynamics module. The Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by Anderson is pretty good too, but definitely a step up in maths intensity.

The guys above are right though. While it's great to know it's not much benefit covering stuff not on the course come exam time. It's best to work through the course notes and any recommended reading books by your lecturer before looking at stuff not on the course. So ask your lecturer if there are any books he recommends.

Daniel S · 31-03-2012, 22:37

Yea, UL and I'm a first year in Mech Eng.

The lecturer has, without doubt, the worst handwriting I've ever seen. My dog has better handwriting.

He made us buy his notes and then told us that:

"Those notes are rubbish, just listen to what I say".

Plenty of angry people at that lecture.

Basically, I need to get a book and keep going to tutorials to have a chance at doing well in this module. Just need to decide what book to get.

GV_NRG · 01-04-2012, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Daniel S

Yea, UL and I'm a first year in Mech Eng.

The lecturer has, without doubt, the worst handwriting I've ever seen. My dog has better handwriting.

He made us buy his notes and then told us that:

"Those notes are rubbish, just listen to what I say".

Plenty of angry people at that lecture.

Basically, I need to get a book and keep going to tutorials to have a chance at doing well in this module. Just need to decide what book to get.

I am in the same position and i can vouch that the above event actuall hapenned! :/

DJW11 · 02-04-2012, 11:17

im goin into second year in same course as mature student next sept, im going over some subjects to refresh memory, when in contact with course director he gave me course outline for this course among others, prime text stated on sheet is mechanics of fluids, by B.S Massey. i got the 9th edition, hope this helps

Darren1o1 · 02-04-2012, 14:09

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Originally Posted by kevohmsford

The Fluid Mechanics books by Cengel and another one by White are good books.I have used the Fluids book by Cengel for Mechanical Engineering and it is excellent.
The best thing is to use the book that the lecturer uses or recommends

Second this!

jimmi10 · 02-04-2012, 22:12

I would highly recommend Cengel. His engineering text books are some of the best I've used.

Kevin Irving · 07-04-2012, 17:28

Cengel, for sure. Expensixe but worth it especially if you can get an older version on ebay

JoseJones · 09-04-2012, 17:28

Lads is this first year fluids with A.T? If so I'll send ye on some tips for doing well in his exam

Daniel S · 09-04-2012, 18:01

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Originally Posted by JoseJones

Lads is this first year fluids with A.T? If so I'll send ye on some tips for doing well in his exam

It is and PLEASE pm me tips! =)

Robert Edmonds · 19-04-2012, 00:48

http://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Mechanic.../dp/0123813999

http://www.amazon.com/Computational-...4792753&sr=1-1

These were the books I learned from. But this was the end of undergrad start of grad school for me.

Robert Edmonds · 19-04-2012, 00:48

http://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Mechanic.../dp/0123813999

http://www.amazon.com/Computational-...4792753&sr=1-1

These were the books I learned from. But this was the end of undergrad start of grad school for me.

31-03-2012, 16:32	#1
Daniel S Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ennis/UL Posts: 3,037 Adverts \| Friends	Fluid Mechanics What book did you use to learn fluid dynamics? I've neglected it the whole of this semester and now that I have a week off, I need to try and get on top of it. Currently in the library going though "Elementary Fluid Dynamics" - D.J. Acheson. Seems alright but there's a hell of a lot of symbols that we haven't covered in tutorials. Also, is it Fluid Dynamics or Mechanics? I've heard both and I know it makes very little difference, but still...

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31-03-2012, 18:03	#2
kevohmsford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,554 Adverts \| Friends	The Fluid Mechanics books by Cengel and another one by White are good books.I have used the Fluids book by Cengel for Mechanical Engineering and it is excellent. The best thing is to use the book that the lecturer uses or recommends

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bennyineire Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Offaly Posts: 251 Adverts \| Friends	What course are you doing and what year are you in

31-03-2012, 20:00	#5
CatFromHue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,538 Adverts \| Friends	I'm guessing you're in UL. I did Aero Eng and found An Introduction to Flight by JD Anderson pretty good. That was for my Aerodynamics module. The Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by Anderson is pretty good too, but definitely a step up in maths intensity. The guys above are right though. While it's great to know it's not much benefit covering stuff not on the course come exam time. It's best to work through the course notes and any recommended reading books by your lecturer before looking at stuff not on the course. So ask your lecturer if there are any books he recommends.

31-03-2012, 22:37	#6
Daniel S Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ennis/UL Posts: 3,037 Adverts \| Friends	Yea, UL and I'm a first year in Mech Eng. The lecturer has, without doubt, the worst handwriting I've ever seen. My dog has better handwriting. He made us buy his notes and then told us that: "Those notes are rubbish, just listen to what I say". Plenty of angry people at that lecture. Basically, I need to get a book and keep going to tutorials to have a chance at doing well in this module. Just need to decide what book to get.

02-04-2012, 11:17	#8
DJW11 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 109 Adverts \| Friends	im goin into second year in same course as mature student next sept, im going over some subjects to refresh memory, when in contact with course director he gave me course outline for this course among others, prime text stated on sheet is mechanics of fluids, by B.S Massey. i got the 9th edition, hope this helps

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jimmi10 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 43 Adverts \| Friends	I would highly recommend Cengel. His engineering text books are some of the best I've used.

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Kevin Irving Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,154 Adverts \| Friends	Cengel, for sure. Expensixe but worth it especially if you can get an older version on ebay

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JoseJones Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 438 Adverts \| Friends	Lads is this first year fluids with A.T? If so I'll send ye on some tips for doing well in his exam

19-04-2012, 00:48	#14
Robert Edmonds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11 Adverts \| Friends	http://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Mechanic.../dp/0123813999 http://www.amazon.com/Computational-...4792753&sr=1-1 These were the books I learned from. But this was the end of undergrad start of grad school for me.