Non-Classical Continuum Mechanics: A Dictionary (Advanced Structured Materials, 51)

Non-Classical Continuum Mechanics: A Dictionary (Advanced Structured Materials, 51)
by: Gérard A. Maugin (Author)
Publisher: Springer
Edition: 1st ed. 2017
Publication Date: 2016/10/4
Language: English
Print Length: 276 pages
ISBN-10: 9811024332
ISBN-13: 9789811024337
Book Description
This dictionary offers clear and reliable explanations of over 100 keywords covering the entire field of non-classical continuum mechanics and generalized mechanics, including the theory of elasticity, heat conduction, thermodynamic and electromagnetic continua, as well as applied mathematics.Every entry includes the historical background and the underlying theory, basic equations and typical applications. The reference list for each entry provides a link to the original articles and the most important in-depth theoretical works. Last but not least, every entry is followed by a cross-reference to other related subject entries in the dictionary.
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This dictionary offers clear and reliable explanations of over 100 keywords covering the entire field of non-classical continuum mechanics and generalized mechanics, including the theory of elasticity, heat conduction, thermodynamic and electromagnetic continua, as well as applied mathematics.Every entry includes the historical background and the underlying theory, basic equations and typical applications. The reference list for each entry provides a link to the original articles and the most important in-depth theoretical works. Last but not least, every entry is followed by a cross-reference to other related subject entries in the dictionary. Read more