This Encyclopedia covers the entire science of continuum mechanics including the mechanics of materials and fluids. The encyclopedia comprises mathematical definitions for continuum mechanical modeling, fundamental physical concepts, mechanical modeling methodology, numerical approaches and many fundamental applications. The modelling and analytical techniques are powerful tools in mechanical civil and areospsace engineering, plus in related fields of plasticity, viscoelasticity and rheology. Tensor-based and reference-frame-independent, continuum mechanics has recently found applications in geophysics and materials.
Presents both concepts and tools in over 600 entries
Includes topics in solid mechanics and fluid mechanics
Deepens knowledge of the entire science
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Assembles for the first time the concepts and tools for the entire science of continuum mechanics
Offers a clear and well-structured reference with over than 600 entries
Includes topics from a wide range in solid mechanics and fluid mechanics
Serves as an interdisciplinary nexus for engineers, e.g. mechanical, civil and aerospace), materials scientists and applied mathematicians
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