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Fluid mechanics is a discipline which focuses on the fluid equilibrium and its movement. It has great significance on our daily lives. In this chapter, we will first introduce the developing trends and research methods of fluid mechanics. Then we will give definitions of continuum model for fluids. Finally, we will discuss major properties of fluid, such as specific weight, viscosity, compressibility and so on.
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Song, H. (2018). Introduction. In: Engineering Fluid Mechanics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0173-5_1
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