Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (Unified Engineering S.) - Softcover

Lai, W. Michael; Etc.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 008022699X ISBN 13: 9780080226996

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1978

Synopsis

Continuum mechanics studies the response of materials to different loading conditions. The concept of tensors is introduced through the idea of linear transformation in a self-contained chapter, and the interrelation of direct notation, indicial notation and matrix operations is clearly presented. A wide range of idealized materials are considered through simple static and dynamic problems, and the book contains an abundance of illustrative examples and problems, many with solutions. Through the addition of more advanced material (solution of classical elasticity problems, constitutive equations for viscoelastic fluids, and finite deformation theory), this popular introduction to modern continuum mechanics has been fully revised to serve a dual purpose: for introductory courses in undergraduate engineering curricula, and for beginning graduate courses. This work is intended for graduates and undergraduates in engineering.

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Review:

"This is a beautifully written book and the addition of material on anisotropy, finite deformation, and viscous fluids is very desirable." Dr. Tony Farquhar, University of Maryland

About this edition

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 008022699X
• ISBN 13: 9780080226996
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 324