Applied Solid Mechanics

Informationen zum Autor Peter Howell works at the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, a research centre within the Mathematical Institute of Oxford University. Klappentext Emphasises the power of mathematics to provide quantitative insights across the whole area of solid mechanics; accessible and comprehensive. Zusammenfassung The power of mathematics to provide quantitative insights across the whole area of solid mechanics is emphasised in this unique book. Without heavy theory! the authors relate theory to practical applications and provide over 100 carefully chosen exercises. With minimal prerequisites this is accessible to third year undergraduates and above. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations; Prologue; 1. Modelling solids; 2. Linear elastostatics; 3. Linear elastodynamics; 4. Approximate theories; 5. Nonlinear elasticity; 6. Asymptotic analysis; 7. Fracture and contact; 8. Plasticity; 9. More general theories; Epilogue; Appendix 1. Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates; References.

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• Authors: Peter Howell, Peter (University of Oxford) Howell, Peter (University of Oxford) Kozyreff Howell, Peter Ockendon Howell, Gregory Kozyreff, Gregory (University of Oxford) Kozyreff, John Ockendon, John (University of Oxford) Ockendon, John R. Ockendon
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.12.2008
• EAN: 9780521854894
• ISBN: 978-0-521-85489-4
• No. of pages: 466
• Series: Cambridge Texts in Applied Mat; Cambridge Texts in Applied Mat; Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering