Continuum Mechanics using Mathematica® Fundamentals, Applications and Scientific Computing /

• Main Authors: Romano, Antonio (Author), Lancellotta, Renato (Author), Marasco, Addolorata (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Birkhäuser Boston, 2006.
• Series: Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology
• Subjects: Physics.; Applied mathematics.; Engineering mathematics.; Mathematical models.; Mechanics.; Mechanics, Applied.; Continuum mechanics.; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials.; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.; Applications of Mathematics.; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics.; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics.

This book's methodological approach familiarizes readers with the mathematical tools required to correctly define and solve problems in continuum mechanics. The book covers essential principles and fundamental applications, and provides a solid basis for a deeper study of more challenging and s...

Table of Contents:

• Elements of Linear Algebra
• Vector Analysis
• Finite and Infinitesimal Deformations
• Kinematics
• Balance Equations
• Constitutive Equations
• Symmetry Groups: Solids and Fluids
• Wave Propagation
• Fluid Mechanics
• Linear Elasticity
• Other Approaches to Thermodynamcis.