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Introduction to Continuum Mechanics / by Kamran Hassani, Farhad Azimifar.
Springer Nature - Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0) eBook Collection 2026 Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hassani, Kamran.
- Series:
- Synthesis Lectures on Mechanical Engineering, 2573-3176
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Continuum mechanics.
- Physics.
- Materials science.
- Continuum Mechanics.
- Classical and Continuum Physics.
- Materials Science.
- Local Subjects:
- Continuum Mechanics.
- Classical and Continuum Physics.
- Materials Science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (199 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2026.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.
- Summary:
- Continuum mechanics is the basis for static and dynamic analysis of two-dimensional structures and three-dimensional continua. Continuum mechanics is crucial because it provides a mathematical framework to understand and predict the behavior of deformable bodies (solids and fluids) by treating matter as a continuous medium, enabling analysis of stress, strain, and motion on a macroscopic scale This book begins with a brief introduction to the concept of continuum environments in an easy to understand language. Then, mathematic relations and formulas, which are required for describing the main concepts are presented. The next chapters are dedicated to the topics of stress, strain, the continuum mechanics laws, elasticity, and viscoelasticity. The definitions and concepts are explained, and the governing laws are expressed mathematically. Complex mathematical formulations are presented in a way that allows students to understand the concepts. The book includes many examples to make it easier for students to learn and understand these topics. In the final chapter, some applications of continuum mechanics in the real world are mentioned. In addition, this book Serves as a brief introduction to the concept of continuum environments in an easy to understand language Describes applications based on continuum mechanics in engineering, earth sciences, and other fields Includes many examples to help students understand the nature of continuum mechanics and related mathematical aspects.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2:Required Mathematics
- Chapter 3:Stress
- Chapter 4:Strain
- Chapter 5:The continuum mechanics laws
- Chapter 6:Elasticity
- Chapter 7: Viscoelasticity
- Chapter 8:Applications.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 3-032-05076-6
- 9783032050762
- OCLC:
- 1561529114
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