Elements of Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Elements of Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Joanne L. Wegner, University of Victoria, British Columbia
James B. Haddow, University of Victoria, British Columbia
James B. Haddow, University of Victoria, British Columbia
May 2009
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Hardback
9780521866323
This text is intended to provide a modern and integrated treatment of the foundations and applications of continuum mechanics. There is a significant increase in interest in continuum mechanics because of its relevance to microscale phenomena. In addition to being tailored for advanced undergraduate students and including numerous examples and exercises, this text also features a chapter on continuum thermodynamics, including entropy production in Newtonian viscous fluid flow and thermoelasticity. Computer solutions and examples are emphasized through the use of the symbolic mathematical computing program Mathematica®.
- Provides a modern and integrated treatment of the foundations and applications of continuum mechanics
- Includes numerous examples and exercises and a password-protected solutions manual for lecturers
- Covers important concepts and topics for mechanical and civil engineering students
Product details
May 2009Hardback
9780521866323
288 pages
259 × 184 × 24 mm
0.71kg
35 b/w illus. 2 tables
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Table of Contents
- 1. Cartesian tensor analysis
- 2. Kinematics and equation of continuity
- 3. Stress
- 4. Work, energy and entropy considerations
- 5. Material models and constitutive equations
- 6. Finite deformation of an elastic solid
- 7. Some problems of finite elastic deformation
- 8. Finite deformation thermoelasticity
- 9. Dissipative media.
