Continuum Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics)

Book Details

• Author: Chadwick, P.

• Brand: Dover

• Edition: 2nd Corr and Enlarged ed

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 200

• Release Date: 29-01-1998

• Languages: English

• ISBN: 9780486401805

About The Book
This comprehensive textbook on fundamental continuum mechanics offers a structured approach to understanding the essential concepts in the field. Designed to bridge the gap in available resources, it provides clear explanations and a collection of 115 solved problems and exercises. These problems help solidify the reader's understanding of complex topics such as vector and tensor theory, kinematics, balance laws, field equations, jump conditions, and constitutive equations.

The book is ideal for students of physics, mathematics, and engineering, especially those at an intermediate or advanced level. It systematically builds a solid foundation in both fluid dynamics and the mechanics of solid materials. The clarity and efficiency of the notation used in the book ensure that the concepts are easily grasped and can be applied to various contexts. Additionally, the book is a valuable companion for postgraduate students and serves as an excellent resource for instructors teaching continuum mechanics at higher levels.