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The text is mathematically rigorous, making extensive use of vector calculus and multiple integrals. If you are looking for an introductory text for civil engineering applications (i.e. one-dimensional, steady flow for the most part), Wilcox’s book is inappropriate. I don’t mean to sound critical, but the reviews stressing the books clarity can only have been written by guys with geek packs and thick, black-frame glasses.
Rating: 3 / 5
This was, without doubt, the single worst text book I have ever had the misfortune to read. As an introductory text to fluid mechanics it fails dismally. Explanations are poor and excessively theoretical. Examples are few, far between, and absurdly simple. The accompanying “study guide” was a fine joke on all of those foolish enough to purchase it. The only way this text could possibly be useful would be as a reference manual to someone who already knows enough about fluid mechanics to translate Wilcox’s esoteric ramblings. If you are looking for an introductory text to the subject, then for love of your sanity, find something else.
Rating: 1 / 5
I can’t say too many good things about this excellent book on fluid mechanics. My first course in fluids used this book and — at first — it seemed very challenging. But I soon discovered that the book’s explanations of physical concepts are extremely clear and everything fell in place. I am really happy Wilcox has done a third edition and I have already bought a copy for use in my job. In fact, I like his writing so much that I think I own just about everything he has written. Thank you Dr. Wilcox for your careful attention to detail.
Rating: 5 / 5
I learned fluid mechanics from the second ed. of this book and decided to see just how much the author has changed the book in the third ed. Unlike other fluids books that get more and more dumbed down and touchy feely with time, this book has maintained its rigorous tone. The one concession Wilcox appears to have made — probably because of the declining student knowledge of calculus that plagues even the best shools — is in avoiding use of vector calculus theorems like the divergence theorem by using simple easy to understand developments. All of the great explanations of fluid physics remain and many have been expanded to aid the student’s understanding. The number of worked examples has been tripled without interfering with flow of the main text. And the software is so easy to use. It’s obvious that the author put a lot of time and effort into improving an already outstanding book.
Rating: 5 / 5