Introduction to Fluids

Abstract

In this chapter, we will introduce an important branch of continuum mechanics: fluid mechanics with which we intend to study fluids in motion or at rest. These can be classified into:

$${\rm Fluids}\left\{\begin{array}{l}{\rm Liquids} \\ {\rm Gases} \end{array}\right.$$

There are several areas where fluids mechanics can be applied, e.g. meteorology, oceanography, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics and engineering, among others.