Continuum Methods of Physical Modeling

Introduction.- Continuum Mechanics: Basic Kinematics.- Balance Equations.- Jump Conditions.- Moving Reference Systems.- Material Equations.- Phase Transition in Viscous Heat Conducting Compressible Fluids.- Theory of Mixtures.- Dimensional Analysis: Theoretical Foundation of Dimensional Analysis.- Similitude and Model Experiments.- Turbulence: Fundamental Concepts of Turbulence.- k-e Model for Density Preserving and Boussinesq Fluids.- Algebraic Reynolds Stress Models.- Application of k-e Model.- References.- Indices.

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