A first course in continuum mechanics

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 mathematicia...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gonzalez, Oscar, Stuart, A. M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2008
Series:Cambridge texts in applied mathematics
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Collection: Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of 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