Principles and Applications of Dimensional Analysis and Similarity

Introduction.- Dimensional Analysis.- Handling dimensionless groups in Dimensional Analysis.- Symmetry and affine transformations.- The theory of similarity and applications to models.- Applications in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics.- Applications to Heat Transfer Problems.- Applications to problems of forces and deformations.- Applications in Geotechnics.- Applications in wind tunnels technology.- Physical models in River Hydraulics.- Physical models with sediment transport.