First Course in Continuum Mechanics

Informationen zum Autor Oscar Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas. His research interests cover computational and applied mathematical problems related to the large-scale deformations of thin rods and ribbons, and more general three-dimensional bodies. He has contributed articles to numerous journals across mathematics, engineering and chemistry. His current research efforts are directed toward understanding the mechanical properties of DNA at various length scales. Klappentext A concise account of classic theories of fluids and solids, for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in continuum mechanics. Zusammenfassung Thoroughly class-tested in courses at Stanford and Warwick! this text is suitable for applied mathematicians and engineers and can be used with courses or for self-study. Each chapter contains a wealth of exercises! with solutions to odd-numbered questions. A complete solutions manual is available to instructors upon request. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Tensor algebra; 2. Tensor calculus; 3. Continuum mass and force concepts; 4. Kinematics; 5. Balance laws; 6. Isothermal fluid mechanics; 7. Isothermal solid mechanics; 8. Thermal fluid mechanics; 9. Thermal solid mechanics; Answers to selected problems; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Oscar Gonzalez, Oscar (University of Texas Gonzalez, Oscar Stuart Gonzalez, Andrew M. Stuart
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.01.2008
• EAN: 9780521714242
• ISBN: 978-0-521-71424-2
• No. of pages: 414
• Series: Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics; Cambridge Texts in Applied Mat; Cambridge Texts in Applied Mat; Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics