Fluid Mechanics book that's pure integration/vector calculus

In summary, the person is looking for a Fluid Mechanics book that deals with general equations and does not simplify them for specific situations. Some recommendations include Frank White's text, Landau and Lifshitz Fluid Mechanics, Tritton physical dynamics, and Chorin and Marsden's book."
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Hello. The textbook that was assigned to my class is not a good fit for my professor. The textbook simplifies the basic force equations so that there are no general equations with integrals or vector calculus calculations. Can anybody recommend a Fluid Mechanics book or books that deal only with these general equations and does not simplify them to equations for only specific situations? Thank you.
 
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Could you let us know first, which text assigned in your class and you do not like?
 
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Okiishi's text is typically a good undergraduate introductory text to the subject. If you do not like it, check Frank White's text. It is a bit more advanced than Okiishi's. Here is a link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0073398276/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If your major is physics rather than engineering, then a different class of texts might be appealing to you. Examples are Landau and Lifshitz Fluid Mechanics, and Tritton physical dynamics.
 
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Landau/Lifshitz vol. VI
 

1. What is the purpose of a fluid mechanics book that's pure integration/vector calculus?

A fluid mechanics book that's pure integration/vector calculus is designed to provide a mathematical approach to understanding and analyzing fluid flow. It focuses on using integration and vector calculus to describe and solve problems related to fluid motion, rather than relying on empirical or experimental methods.

2. What are some common applications of fluid mechanics?

Fluid mechanics has many practical applications, such as in designing aircraft and automobiles, understanding weather patterns, and developing renewable energy sources. It is also used in various engineering fields, such as civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering.

3. What concepts are typically covered in a fluid mechanics book that's pure integration/vector calculus?

The book may cover topics such as fluid properties, fluid statics, Bernoulli's equation, conservation laws, viscous flow, and dimensional analysis. It may also include exercises and problems to help reinforce understanding and application of these concepts.

4. How does fluid mechanics relate to other branches of physics?

Fluid mechanics is closely related to other branches of physics, such as thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and kinematics. It also draws upon principles from mathematics, such as calculus and vector analysis, to describe and analyze fluid behavior.

5. Is prior knowledge of calculus necessary to understand a fluid mechanics book that's pure integration/vector calculus?

Yes, a solid understanding of calculus is necessary to comprehend a fluid mechanics book that's pure integration/vector calculus. Integration and vector calculus are used extensively in fluid mechanics to describe and solve problems, so prior knowledge of these mathematical concepts is essential.

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