A First Course in Continuum Mechanics
A First Course in Continuum Mechanics by Oscar Gonzalez, published by Cambridge University Press on January 17, 2008, is a comprehensive resource designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates studying continuum mechanics. This edition spans 414 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a concise account of classic theories related to fluids and solids, making it suitable for both applied mathematicians and engineers. It emphasizes a unified approach to deriving theories from fundamental balance laws, covering both isothermal and thermal theories.
Readers will find a wealth of exercises throughout each chapter, complete with fully worked solutions for odd-numbered questions, facilitating both classroom use and self-study. The book also includes short bibliographies at the end of each chapter, directing readers to additional material that supports and expands on the discussed concepts. With its focus on mechanics, fluids, and solids, this text serves as a valuable tool for those looking to deepen their understanding of continuum mechanics.
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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.
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