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The second edition of this popular text continues to provide a solid, fundamental introduction to the mathematics, laws, and applications of continuum mechanics. With the addition of three new chapters and eight new sections to existing chapters, the authors now provide even better coverage of continuum mechanics basics and focus even more attention on its applications.Beginning with the basic mathematical tools needed-including matrix methods and the algebra and calculus of Cartesian tensors-the authors develop the principles of stress, strain, and motion and derive the fundamental physical laws relating to continuity, energy, and momentum. With this basis established, they move to their expanded treatment of applications, including linear and nonlinear elasticity, fluids, and linear viscoelasticityMastering the contents of Continuum Mechanics: Second Edition provides the reader with the foundation necessary to be a skilled user of today's advanced design tools, such as sophisticated simulation programs that use nonlinear kinematics and a variety of constitutive relationships. With its ample illustrations and exercises, it offers the ideal self-study vehicle for practicing engineers and an excellent introductory text for advanced engineering students.
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CONTINUUM MECHANICS for ENGINEERS Second Edition
© 1999 by CRC Press LLC
Second Edition
CONTINUUM MECHANICS for ENGINEERS G. Thomas Mase George E. Mase
CRC Press Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Mase, George Thomas. Continuum mechanics for engineers / G. T. Mase and G. E. Mase. -2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. )and index. ISBN 0-8493-1855-6 (alk. paper) 1. Continuum mechanics. I. Mase, George E. QA808.2.M364 1999 531—dc21 99-14604 CIP This book contains information obtained from auth