Mathematics in Science and Engineering, Volume 158: An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics, Volume 158 (Hardcover)
Professor of Mathematics and Director Center for Nonlinear Analysis Department of Mechanics Morton E Gurtin
9780123097507
0-12-309750-9
This book presents an introduction to the classical theories of continuum mechanics; in particular, to the theories of ideal, compressible, and viscous fluids, and to the linear and nonlinear theories of elasticity. These theories are important, not only because they are applicable to a majority of the problems in continuum mechanics arising in practice, but because they form a solid base upon which one can readily construct more complex theories of material behavior. Further, although attention is limited to the classical theories, the treatment is modern with a major emphasis on foundations and structure