Hydrostatics is a comprehensive exploration of the subject, designed to provide readers with a solid foundation in the mathematical principles and concepts that underpin this field. The book gives insight into the behaviour of fluids when at rest and how mathematical modelling plays a pivotal role in understanding them. It covers the fundamental properties of fluids, their density and specific gravity, the methods to calculate these important parameters, along with their implications in hydrostatics. Delving into the complexities of calculating the thrust on curved surfaces submerged in fluids and its practical applications in ship design, the book expands the knowledge of fluid dynamics.
This book serves as a valuable resource for both students and professionals in the fields of mathematics, physics, engineering and beyond.
Key Features
• Includes solved examples to illustrate the application of mathematical principles to real-world hydrostatic problems.
• Provides step-by-step explanations and detailed illustrations to facilitate in-depth self-study.
• Each chapter concludes with a set of exercises to test and reinforce readers’ comprehension of the material.
Hari Kishan is a Senior Reader in Mathematics at Kishori Raman Postgraduate College, Mathura, affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, with over thirty years of teaching experience. He completed his M.Sc. from B.S.A. College, Mathura, in 1971, obtaining a record percentage of marks for which he was awarded Gold Medal by Agra University. He received a Ph.D. in Mathematics (Fluid Dynamics) in 1981 from the same university for his research on “Flow of Homogeneous or Stratified Viscous Fluids”. He is a prolific author and has published numerous research papers in reputable mathematical journals as well as several books, including Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Coordinate Geometry of Two Dimensions, Matrices, Modern Algebra, Theory of Equations, Dynamics, Statics, Real Analysis, Numerical Analysis and Sure Success in Convergence.
