Aerodynamics for engineering students / Steven H. Collicott, Daniel T. Valentine, E.L. Houghton, P.W. Carpenter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Collicott, Steven H.

Contributor:

Valentine, Daniel T., 1946-

Houghton, E. L. (Edward Lewis)

Carpenter, P. W. (Peter William), 1942-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aerodynamics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 663 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Eighth edition

Place of Publication:

London : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2026.

Summary:

Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, eight edition provides concise explanations of basic concepts combined with an excellent introduction to aerodynamic theory. This updated edition has been revised with improved pedagogy and reorganized content to facilitate student learning. The book includes new examples in many chapters, expanded use of the "aerodynamics around us" boxes to help put the content into proper context for students, and more coverage and use of computational methods like MATLAB.

Contents:

1. Basic Concepts and Definitions

2. Equations of Motion

3. Viscous Boundary Layers

4. Compressible Flow

5. Potential Flow

6. Thin Airfoil Theory

7. Wing Theory

8. Airfoils and Wings in Compressible Flow

9. Computational Fluid Dynamics

10. Flow Control and Wing Design

Appendix A. Symbols and Notation

Appendix B. The International Standard Atmosphere

Appendix C. A Solution of Integrals of the Type of Glauert's Integral

Appendix D. Conversion of Imperial Units to Système International (SI) Units

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Previous ed.: published as by E.L. Houghton, P.W. Carpenter, Steven H. Collicott, Daniel T. Valentine, 2017.

ISBN:

9780323958158 (e-book)

032395815X

9780323995443 (pbk.)