Applied Solid Mechanics

Peter Howell (University of Oxford), Gregory Kozyreff (University of Oxford), John Ockendon (University of Oxford)

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English

Cambridge University Press
11 December 2008

Mathematical modelling; Non-linear science

Series: Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics

The world around us, natural or man-made, is built and held together by solid materials. Understanding their behaviour is the task of solid mechanics, which is in turn applied to many areas, from earthquake mechanics to industry, construction to biomechanics. The variety of materials (metals, rocks, glasses, sand, flesh and bone) and their properties (porosity, viscosity, elasticity, plasticity) is reflected by the concepts and techniques needed to understand them: a rich mixture of mathematics, physics and experiment. These are all combined in this unique book, based on years of experience in research and teaching. Starting from the simplest situations, models of increasing sophistication are derived and applied. The emphasis is on problem-solving and building intuition, rather than a technical presentation of theory. The text is complemented by over 100 carefully-chosen exercises, making this an ideal companion for students taking advanced courses, or those undertaking research in this or related disciplines.

By: Peter Howell (University of Oxford), Gregory Kozyreff (University of Oxford), John Ockendon (University of Oxford)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 43
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 950g
ISBN: 9780521854894
ISBN 10: 052185489X
Series: Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics
Pages: 466
Publication Date: 11 December 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of illustrations; Prologue; 1. Modelling solids; 2. Linear elastostatics; 3. Linear elastodynamics; 4. Approximate theories; 5. Nonlinear elasticity; 6. Asymptotic analysis; 7. Fracture and contact; 8. Plasticity; 9. More general theories; Epilogue; Appendix 1. Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates; References.

Peter Howell works at the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, a research centre within the Mathematical Institute of Oxford University. John Ockendon works at the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, a research centre within the Mathematical Institute of Oxford University. Gregory Kozyreff works at the Recherche Scientifique – FNRS and Université Libre de Bruxelles.