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- Unique book of its kind
- Emphasizes the development of a more realistic modelling of deformable solids
- Exploits new mathematical tools
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications (SMIA, volume 196)
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Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This overview of the development of continuum mechanics throughout the twentieth century is unique and ambitious. Utilizing a historical perspective, it combines an exposition on the technical progress made in the field and a marked interest in the role played by remarkable individuals and scientific schools and institutions on a rapidly evolving social background. It underlines the newly raised technical questions and their answers, and the ongoing reflections on the bases of continuum mechanics associated, or in competition, with other branches of the physical sciences, including thermodynamics. The emphasis is placed on the development of a more realistic modeling of deformable solids and the exploitation of new mathematical tools. The book presents a balanced appraisal of advances made in various parts of the world. The author contributes his technical expertise, personal recollections, and international experience to this general overview, which is very informative albeit concise.
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From the book reviews:
“This work is a gem. It is a must read for students and practitioners of continuum mechanics of solids who are interested in the historical development of the discipline and its current growth directions. … The historical scope is breathtaking, as the author takes the reader on a grand tour that is both historical and geographical. The tour is also professional and personal. … the book is well written and a very welcome contribution to the field.” (Meir Shillor, Mathematical Reviews, May, 2014)
“This book … is a great read about the historical development of continuum mechanics. … Researchers and practitioners in science and engineering should enjoy this historical survey of the developments that led to the unified theories in continuum mechanics. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners.” (R. N. Laoulache, Choice, Vol. 51 (5), January, 2014)
“A short review of prehistory of continuum mechanics till the end of the 19th century to give the starting point or the state of art at the turn of the century. … we can highly recommend this book to anyone working in the field.” (Albrecht Bertram, zbMATH, Vol. 1277, 2014)Authors and Affiliations
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, Institut Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris Cedex 05, France
Gerard A Maugin
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Continuum Mechanics Through the Twentieth Century
Book Subtitle: A Concise Historical Perspective
Authors: Gerard A Maugin
Series Title: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6353-1
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-007-6352-4Published: 19 April 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-94-007-9694-2Published: 15 May 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-94-007-6353-1Published: 08 April 2013
Series ISSN: 0925-0042
Series E-ISSN: 2214-7764
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 314
Topics: Solid Mechanics, Analysis, Classical and Continuum Physics