The elements of continuum biomechanics /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Epstein, M. (Marcelo)
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2012.
• Θέματα: Biomechanics.; Biomechanics > Case studies.; SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Physical.; Electronic books.; Case studies.

An appealing and engaging introduction to Continuum Mechanics in Biosciences This book presents the elements of Continuum Mechanics to people interested in applications to biological systems. It is divided into two parts, the first of which introduces the basic concepts within a strictly one-dimensi...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• The Elements of Continuum Biomechanics; Contents; Preface; Part I A One-Dimensional Context; Chapter 1 Material Bodies and Kinematics; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Continuous versus Discrete; 1.3 Configurations and Deformations; 1.4 The Deformation Gradient; 1.5 Change of Reference Configuration; 1.6 Strain; 1.7 Displacement; 1.8 Motion; 1.9 The Lagrangian and Eulerian Representations of Fields; 1.10 The Material Derivative; 1.11 The Rate of Deformation; 1.12 The Cross Section; Chapter 2 Balance Laws; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Generic Lagrangian Balance Equation; 2.2.1 Extensive Properties.