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The second edition of this best-selling textbook presents the concepts of continuum mechanics for advanced undergraduates and graduates. It features derivations of the basic equations of mechanics in invariant (vector and tensor) form and specification of governing equations to various co-ordinate systems, and numerous illustrative examples, chapter summaries and exercises.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Vectors and tensors; 3. Kinematics of continua; 4. Stress measures; 5. Conservation and balance laws; 6. Constitutive equations; 7. Linearized elasticity; 8. Fluid mechanics and heat transfer; 9. Linearized viscoelasticity.

An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

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    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
    Publication Date: 7/29/2013 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9781107025431, 978-1107025431
    ISBN10: 1107025435
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    Nonlinear science Mechanical engineering and materials

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    The second edition of this best-selling textbook presents the concepts of continuum mechanics for advanced undergraduates and graduates. It features derivations of the basic equations of mechanics in invariant (vector and tensor) form and specification of governing equations to various co-ordinate systems, and numerous illustrative examples, chapter summaries and exercises.

    Table of Contents
    1. Introduction; 2. Vectors and tensors; 3. Kinematics of continua; 4. Stress measures; 5. Conservation and balance laws; 6. Constitutive equations; 7. Linearized elasticity; 8. Fluid mechanics and heat transfer; 9. Linearized viscoelasticity.

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