Abstract
Studies of theoretical fluid mechanics are based on the concept of an elementary mass or particle of fluid. This particle has no well-defined existence. It may be considered as a corpus alienum, a foreign body in the mechanics of a continuum. It is an aid toward the understanding of the physical meaning of the differential equations governing the flow motion.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1976 Springer Science+Business Media New York
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Le Méhauté, B. (1976). Basic Concepts and Principles. In: An Introduction to Hydrodynamics and Water Waves. Springer Study Edition. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-85567-2_1
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-85567-2_1
Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Print ISBN: 978-3-642-85569-6
Online ISBN: 978-3-642-85567-2
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive