A first course in continuum mechanics / Oscar Gonzalez and Andrew M. Stuart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gonzalez, Oscar, 1968- author.

Stuart, A. M., author.

Series:

Cambridge texts in applied mathematics ; 42.

Cambridge texts in applied mathematics ; 42

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Continuum mechanics--Textbooks.

Continuum mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 394 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A concise account of various classic theories of fluids and solids, this book is for courses in continuum mechanics for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Thoroughly class-tested in courses at Stanford University and the University of Warwick, it is suitable for both applied mathematicians and engineers. The only prerequisites are an introductory undergraduate knowledge of basic linear algebra and differential equations. Unlike most existing works at this level, this book covers both isothermal and thermal theories. The theories are derived in a unified manner from the fundamental balance laws of continuum mechanics. Intended both for classroom use and for self-study, each chapter contains a wealth of exercises, with fully worked solutions to odd-numbered questions. A complete solutions manual is available to instructors upon request. Short bibliographies appear at the end of each chapter, pointing to material which underpins or expands upon the material discussed.

Contents:

Tensor algebra

Tensor calculus

Continuum mass and force concepts

Kinematics

Balance laws

Isothermal fluid mechanics

Isothermal solid mechanics

Thermal fluid mechanics

Thermal solid mechanics.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-18691-9

0-511-64537-6

9786612389948

1-282-38994-7

0-511-64946-0

0-511-45409-0

0-511-57439-8

0-511-61957-X

0-511-45513-5

OCLC:

437240799