Fluid-Structure Interactions, Volume 2

This second volume of Paidoussis's two-volume study takes a wider view of fluid-structure interaction than its predecessor. Its focus is axial flow and slender structures, meaning systems where fluid moves along or through a long, thin body. Examples range from pipework and blood vessels in the human body to aircraft, fuel rods in nuclear reactors, and the outer skins of submarines.

The author stresses fundamentals, aiming to build a physical understanding of the mechanisms at work as well as the practical uses of that knowledge. Heavily illustrated and written in a fairly plain style, the book works through real engineering problems and shows how they can be analysed and solved. A long review of the literature, covering more than 1,400 references, runs alongside this material.

It is intended for researchers, practising engineers, applied scientists and students who design, study or run systems involving moving fluids, whether the structures are inside or outside the flow, or are exposed to wind or ocean currents. The book also aims to connect academic research with the problems faced by industry.