Boundary-layer theory / Hermann Schlichting ; translated by J. Kestin

Translation of Grenzschicht-Theorie.

Includes indexes.

Bibliography: pages [780]-796.

Part A: Fundamental Laws of Motion for a Viscous Fluid 1 Outline of Fluid Motion with Friction 2 Outline of Boundary-Layer Theory 3 Derivation of the Equations of Motion of a Compressible Viscous Fluid 4 General Properties of the Navier-Stokes Equations 5 Exact Solutions of the Navier-Stokes Equations 6 Very Slow Motion Part B: Laminar Boundary Layer 7 Boundary-Layer Equation for Two-Dimensional Incompressible Flow; Boundary Layer on a Plate 8 General Properties of the Boundary-Layer Equations 9 Exact Solutions of the Steady State Boundary-Layer Equations in Two-Dimensional Motion 10 Approximate Methods for the Solution of the Two-Dimensional Steady Boundary-Layer Equations 11 Axially Symmetrical and Three Dimensional Boundary Layers 12 Thermal Boundary Layer in Laminar Flow 13 Laminal Boundary Layer in Compressible Flow 14 Boundary-Layer Control in Laminar Flow 15 Non-Steady Boundary Layers Part C: Transition 16 Origin of Turbulence 17 Origins of Turbulence Part D: Turbulent Boundary Layers 18 Fundamentals of Turbulent Flow 19 Theoretical Assumptions for the Calculation of Turbulent Flows 20 Turbulent Flow Through Pipes 21 Turbulent Boundary Layers at Zero Pressure Gradient; Flat Plates; Rotating Disks; Roughness 22 The Incompressible Turbulent Boundary Layers with Pressure Gradient 23 Turbulent Boundary Layers in Compressible Flow 24 Free Turbulent Flow; Jets and Wakes 25 Determination of Profile Drag