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Engineering applications of fluid mechanics
Dec., 1948.]
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ENGINEERING APPLICATIONSOF FLUID MECHANICS, by J. C. Hunsaker and B. G, Rightmire. 494 pages, illustrations, 15 X 23 cm. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1947. Price, $5.00. Two members of the faculty of the Massachusetts I'nstitute of Technology have written this introductory textbook on fluid mechanics, based on some twelve years of experience in teaching an undergraduate course in the subject. Emphasis has been placed on an adequate understanding of flow phenomena rather than familiarity with many practical devices. The first part of the volume considers the more general principles of fluid mechanics, while the second part treats of the theory in particular applications. Among the topics discussed in this latter section are wing theory, lubrication, both hydrodynamic and boundary hydraulic turbines, pumps, propellers, fluid coupling and torque converters. Because of the importance of models in cases of confused type of flow, the authors have treated the theory of dimensions and physical similitude at some length. A selected bibliography is appended to most chapters and the problems have been gathered together in one section at the end of the volume. G. E. P. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, by Joseph Marin. 464 pages, illustrations, 16 X 24 cm. New York, Macmillan Co., 1948. Price, $4.75. The material in this book has been selected for use as a text in a first course in strength of materials. The subject of the book is divided in four parts--simple stresses, combined stresses, statically indeterminate stresses, and special topics compiled into twelve chapters and two appendices. Part 1 covers simple tension and compression, torsion, bending and axial loads; part 2, combined stresses; part 3, statically indeterminate stresses; and part 4, riveted and welded joints. At the end of each chapter there is a collection of problems. The book is well illustrated and complete with well arranged contents and index. W.P. FUNDAMENTALSOF STATISTICS, by J. B. Scarborough and R. W. Wagner. 144 pages, tables, 16 X 23 cm. Boston, Ginn and Company, 1948. Price, $2.40. A textbook presenting in rather concentrated form the fundamental principles and techniques of statistical analysis. Mathematics through elementary calculus is a prerequisite, as quite detailed proofs are offered of some of the theorems. Problems and answers are included. G. E. P. PROBLEMS ON APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS,by V. M. Faires, A. V. Brewer and C. M. Simmang. Revised edition, 151 pages, tables and diagrams, 15 X 23 cm. New York, Macmillan Company, 1948. Price, $1.70 (paper). Some eleven hundred problems are presented in this paper-bound volume. Designed primarily for use with Faires' Applied Thermodynamics, they are adaptable to any text emphasizing the general energy equation and which uses terminology in accordance with the more recent codes and standards. Since some instructors may prefer not to have answers given, they have been omitted for some problems. Steam tables and charts are given in an appendix. G. E. P. THE THEORY OF MATHEMATICALMACHINES, by Francis J. Murray. Revised edition, 139 pages, diagrams, 21 X 28 cm. New York, King's Crown Press, 1948. Price, $3.00. This interesting presentation on various mathematical machines now appears in a revised edition. Opportunity has been taken to correct such errors as had been noted and to make some additions. These latter are principally in Part III dealing with the solution of problems and include two new chapters on "Electronic Digital Computers" and "Accuracy, Noise and Stability." The addition of an index will also make the material more useful. G. E. P.
LIBRARY NOTES.
529
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONSOF FLUID MECHANICS, by J. C. Hunsaker and B. G, Rightmire. 494 pages, illustrations, 15 X 23 cm. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1947. Price, $5.00. Two members of the faculty of the Massachusetts I'nstitute of Technology have written this introductory textbook on fluid mechanics, based on some twelve years of experience in teaching an undergraduate course in the subject. Emphasis has been placed on an adequate understanding of flow phenomena rather than familiarity with many practical devices. The first part of the volume considers the more general principles of fluid mechanics, while the second part treats of the theory in particular applications. Among the topics discussed in this latter section are wing theory, lubrication, both hydrodynamic and boundary hydraulic turbines, pumps, propellers, fluid coupling and torque converters. Because of the importance of models in cases of confused type of flow, the authors have treated the theory of dimensions and physical similitude at some length. A selected bibliography is appended to most chapters and the problems have been gathered together in one section at the end of the volume. G. E. P. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, by Joseph Marin. 464 pages, illustrations, 16 X 24 cm. New York, Macmillan Co., 1948. Price, $4.75. The material in this book has been selected for use as a text in a first course in strength of materials. The subject of the book is divided in four parts--simple stresses, combined stresses, statically indeterminate stresses, and special topics compiled into twelve chapters and two appendices. Part 1 covers simple tension and compression, torsion, bending and axial loads; part 2, combined stresses; part 3, statically indeterminate stresses; and part 4, riveted and welded joints. At the end of each chapter there is a collection of problems. The book is well illustrated and complete with well arranged contents and index. W.P. FUNDAMENTALSOF STATISTICS, by J. B. Scarborough and R. W. Wagner. 144 pages, tables, 16 X 23 cm. Boston, Ginn and Company, 1948. Price, $2.40. A textbook presenting in rather concentrated form the fundamental principles and techniques of statistical analysis. Mathematics through elementary calculus is a prerequisite, as quite detailed proofs are offered of some of the theorems. Problems and answers are included. G. E. P. PROBLEMS ON APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS,by V. M. Faires, A. V. Brewer and C. M. Simmang. Revised edition, 151 pages, tables and diagrams, 15 X 23 cm. New York, Macmillan Company, 1948. Price, $1.70 (paper). Some eleven hundred problems are presented in this paper-bound volume. Designed primarily for use with Faires' Applied Thermodynamics, they are adaptable to any text emphasizing the general energy equation and which uses terminology in accordance with the more recent codes and standards. Since some instructors may prefer not to have answers given, they have been omitted for some problems. Steam tables and charts are given in an appendix. G. E. P. THE THEORY OF MATHEMATICALMACHINES, by Francis J. Murray. Revised edition, 139 pages, diagrams, 21 X 28 cm. New York, King's Crown Press, 1948. Price, $3.00. This interesting presentation on various mathematical machines now appears in a revised edition. Opportunity has been taken to correct such errors as had been noted and to make some additions. These latter are principally in Part III dealing with the solution of problems and include two new chapters on "Electronic Digital Computers" and "Accuracy, Noise and Stability." The addition of an index will also make the material more useful. G. E. P.