The theory of the equilibrium and motion of fluids / By Thomas Webster.

  • Webster, Thomas, 1810-1875.
Date:
[1836]
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    CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. ] On the General Properties of Fluids. Arts. 1—7- General Properties. 8—9. Equation of Virtual Velocities. CHAPTER II. On the General Equations of Equilibrium. Arts. 10. The General Equation. 12. Remarks. 13—14. Con¬ dition of Integrability. 15—20. Surfaces of equal Pressure, Density and Temperature. CHAPTER III. The Application of the General Equation. Arts. 24. The Atmosphere. 25—28. Mass of Liquid Revolving and at Rest. 29. Law of Force as direct Distance. CHAPTER IV. On the Pressure of a Heavi Fluid. Arts. 30—34. Pressure at any Point. 35—39. Communicating Vessels. 40_45. Applications—Siphon, Barometer, Manometer. CHAPTER V. On the Pressure on Surfaces. Arts. 40—47- Pressure on any Surface. 47—53. Centre of Pres¬ sure and Applications. 54—57- Pressure on Curved Surface. Resultant of Horizontal and Vertical Forces. 58. Hydrostatic Balance. 59. Re¬ action Machines. 60. Total Pressure. 61. Flexible Vessel. CHAPTER VI. On the Equilibrium of Floating Bodies. Arts. 62_66. Conditions of Equilibrium. Triangular Prism. El¬ lipsoid. 67_73. Stability of Floatation. Moment of Fluid, Meta¬ centre. 74_76. Vertical and Angular Oscillations. CHAPTER VII. On the Applications of the Barometer. Arts. 77_79. Weight, mass, and height of Atmosphere. 80. De¬ termination of Gravity. 81. Elastic force of a Gas. 82—84. Altitude by Barometer and Thermometer.