Heat Conduction, Fifth Edition

This comprehensive guide on heat conduction is essential for graduate students and engineers, featuring advanced methods and problem-solving techniques throughout.

The Heat Conduction, Fifth Edition continues to be the premier textbook for graduate students and a valuable resource for engineers in the field. This edition starts with the essential concepts of heat conduction, presenting the governing equations that underpin the subject. It then methodically advances through various solutions, including one-dimensional conduction, orthogonal functions, and Fourier series and transforms, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

As the text progresses, it delves into more complex subjects such as multi-dimensional problems, integral equations, and Laplace transforms. It also covers finite difference numerical methods and variational formulations, offering a well-rounded approach to the study of heat conduction. The new edition introduces a systematic derivation of analytical solutions for heat conduction challenges in heterogeneous media, employing a more generalized method based on integral transforms.

To enhance the learning experience, this edition includes new and revised problems, along with complete solutions tailored for instructors. The Heat Conduction, Fifth Edition is designed to equip students and professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to tackle real-world heat conduction issues effectively.