Shape and Flow
Subtitle: the fluid dynamics of drag
By: Ascher H. Shapiro.
Series: Science study series ; no. 20
Publisher: Heinemann
Published: 1961
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 186
Subjects: Drag (Aerodynamics); Fluid dynamics.; Frictional resistance (Hydrodynamics)
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: "This carefully illustrated introduction to fluid dynamics shows how the ability to predict the behaviour of fluids (both liquids and gases) is vital to many branches of science and engineering. Why does a dimpled golf ball have less drag than a smooth one? Can man design better streamlining than nature? What is the most effective shape for an airfoil? In answering such questions, Dr. Shapiro provides a clear explanation of the basic concepts and terms of aerodynamics, e.g. viscosity, laminar flow, boundary layer separation, Bernoulli's principle and Reynolds Number".