Product Description
A new edition of the almost legendary textbook by Schilchting completely revised by Klaus Gersten is now available. This book presents a comprehensive overview of boundary-layer theory and its application to all areas of fluid mechhanics, with emphasis on the flow past bodies (e.g. aircraft aerodynamics). It contains the latest knowledge of the subject based on a thorough review of the literature over the past 15 years. Yet again, it will be an indispensable source … More >>
#1 by me on June 28, 2010 - 12:46 am
this is a classic book. however, the new 8th edition is not translated very well. i have an older english version (6th edition, 1968) that is translated much better. even where the content is the same between the two editions, the “updated” translation is worse that in the original version.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Dr. Rajani K. Sahoo on June 28, 2010 - 3:15 am
This is the classic book on the subject to be ever written and retains its class by incorporating some of the recent developments in the boundary layer theory.
A great collection for anyone in the field of turbulence, aerodynamics …
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Xu Qiang on June 28, 2010 - 5:54 am
This is the best and the most classical fluid mechanics book that i have read. Read it through carefully and you will get much from it. Reading it from time to time can give you many new knowledge every time.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by kelly londry on June 28, 2010 - 7:40 am
Although I have only the first edition, I still find it to be of immense value, and hands-down superior to any other book on the subject (save the newer edition perhaps). It seamlessly weaves together theory, mathematics, and experimental observation, into a very readable and (surprisingly) interesting text. Because it explains the fundamentals so well, Schlichting’s book is one of those rare engineering classics that will continue to be of value for a very long time to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Nathan Grube on June 28, 2010 - 7:53 am
An excellent resource. A tough act to follow for any other author of BLT books.
Rating: 5 / 5