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Introduce course concepts with a focus on problem solving and application

The organization and approach of the text presents a structured method for introducing each new definition or concept, and to make the book a convenient resource for later reference and review.Each chapter is organized into well-defined sections that contain an explanation of specific topics, illustrative example problems and at the end of the chapter, a set of relevant homework problems.
Procedures for Analysis is a unique feature that provides students with a logical and orderly method for applying theory and building problem-solving skills. The example problems are then solved using this outlined method in order to clarify its numerical application.
EXPANDED! Topic Coverage. The material in Chapters 1, 3, 5, 7 10, and 11 has enhanced discussion on some topics, including additional data in the tables in Chapters 10, 11, and 12.
UPDATED! Rewriting of text material provides a further clarification of the material throughout the book either with an expanded discussion or by deleting material less relevant to a particular topic.
Important Points provide a summary of the most important concepts in a section and highlights the most significant points that should be realized when applying the theory to solve problems.
Photographs are used throughout the book to explain how the principles of fluid mechanics apply to real-world situations.

NEW! 24 new photos and 28 new figures to help the student obtain a better understanding of the subject matter.

Alternative Coverage is possible. After coverage of the basic principles of Fluid Mechanics in Chapters 1-6, the remaining chapters may be presented in any sequence, without the loss of continuity. An asterisk indicates sections involving more advanced topics and most of these topics are placed in the later chapters of the book.
A rigorous Triple Accuracy Checking review of the 2nd Edition includes the author’s review of all content and as well as the following individuals checking the text:

Kai Beng Yap, a practicing engineer
Kurt Norlin, Bittner Development Group
Pavel Kolmakov and Vadim Semenenko at Competentum

Help students think critically and put theory into practice

End of Chapter Reviews provide each important point accompanied by the relevant equation and art from the chapter, providing students with a concise tool for reviewing chapter contents.
Example Problems illustrate the application of fundamental theory to practical engineering problems and reflect problem-solving strategies discussed in associated Procedures for Analysis.

EXPANDED! Many of the examples throughout the book have been expanded for clarification.

Homework Problems depict realistic situations encountered in engineering practice. This realism is intended to both stimulate interest in the subject, and provide a means for developing the skills to reduce any problem from its physical description to a model or symbolic representation to which the principles of fluid mechanics may then be applied. Additional features of the problems include;
End of Chapter problems depict realistic situations encountered in engineering practice. There is an approximate balance of problems using either SI or FPS units. Most problem sets arrange the problems in order of increasing difficulty, and answers are included in the back of the book (with an exception of every fourth problem, as indicated by an asterisk).
Fundamental Problems are problem sets selectively located just after the example problems. They offer students simple applications of the concepts and, therefore, provide them with the chance to develop their problem-solving skills before attempting to solve any of the standard problems that follow. The problems offer students an excellent means of preparing for exams and they can be used at a later time to prepare for the Fundamentals in Engineering Exam. All of the fundamental problems have complete solutions and answers in the back of the book.

NEW! Fundamental Problems have been added to Chapter 10, Analysis and Design for Pipe Flow, to enhance the student’s understanding of the theory and its applications

Conceptual Problems appear throughout the text, usually at the end of a chapter, as a set of problems that involve conceptual situations related to the application of the principles presented in that chapter. These analysis and design problems are intended to engage students in thinking through a real-life situation as depicted in a photo. They can be assigned after the students have developed some expertise in the subject matter and they will work well either for individual or team projects.

Also available with Mastering Engineering

Mastering^™ Engineering is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. The text and Mastering Engineering work together to guide students through engineering concepts with a multi-step approach to problems.

Tutorial homework problems are designed to emulate the instructor’s office-hour environment. Tutorials guide students through engineering concepts in multi-step problems that provide feedback specific to their errors, along with optional hints for breaking down the problems into smaller steps

Wrong-answer feedback, personalized for each student, responds to a wide variety of common wrong answers with immediate feedback specific to their error
The Optional Hints feature provides hints of two types. Declarative hints give advice on how to approach the problem, while Socratic hints break down a problem into smaller sub-problems
Homework problems support the problem-solving techniques in the text. Answer entry, beyond numerical input, includes

Plotting Mohr’s Circle for a Specific Elemen
Identifying Key Points on Stress/Strain Curv
Plotting the Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams for a Beam

NEW! Enhanced End-of-Chapter exercises offer wrong-answer feedback and hints as students work through problems taken directly from the book.
Video Solutions, developed by Prof. Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado–Boulder, offer step-by-step solution walkthroughs of representative homework problems from each section of the text.
NEW! Adaptive Follow-Up Assignments are based on each student's past performance on his/her course work to date, including homework, tests, and quizzes. These provide additional coaching and targeted practice as needed, so students can master the material.
Mastering gradebook and diagnostic tools capture the step-by-step work of every student – including wrong answers submitted, hints requested, and time taken at every step of every problem – providing insight into the most common misconceptions among students.

The Gradebook records all scores for automatically graded assignments. Struggling students and challenging assignments are highlighted in shades of red, giving instructors an at-a-glance view of potential hurdles in the course.
Gradebook Diagnostic Charts provide unique insight into class and student performance. With a single click, a selection of charts summarizes key performance measures such as item difficulty, time on task, and grade distribution.
The Student Data view, also available with a single click, provides quick statistics on how the class compares to the national results. Wrong-answer summaries give unique insight into students’ misconceptions and facilitate just-in-time teaching adjustments.

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Learning Catalytics™ helps generate class discussion, guide lectures, and promote peer-to-peer learning with real-time analytics. As a student response tool, Learning Catalytics uses students’ smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more interactive tasks and thinking.

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NEW! Team names are no longer case sensitive.
Help your students develop critical thinking skills.
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Automatically group students for discussion, teamwork, and peer-to-peer learning.

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