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Elasticity and Plasticity of Large Deformations

Including Gradient Materials

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  • Presents an up-to-date introduction to the difficult topic of non-linear elasticity finite plasticity, with over 100 changes

  • Is thoroughly based on physical and mathematical reason

  • Avoids common intuitive approaches

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXIV
  2. Mathematical Preparation

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 3-90
  3. Kinematics

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 91-120
  4. Balance Laws

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 121-154
  5. Principles of Material Theory

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 155-168
  6. Internal Constraints

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 169-178
  7. Elasticity

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 179-209
  8. Hyperelasticity

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 211-232
  9. Solutions

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 233-255
  10. Inelasticity

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 257-261
  11. Plasticity

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 263-329
  12. Rheology

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 331-343
  13. Essay on Gradient Materials

    • Albrecht Bertram
    Pages 345-379
  14. Back Matter

    Pages 381-412

About this book

This book presents an introduction to material theory and, in particular, to elasticity, plasticity and viscoelasticity, to bring the reader close to the frontiers of today’s knowledge in these particular fields. It starts right from the beginning without assuming much knowledge of the subject. Hence, the book is generally comprehensible to all engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and others. At the beginning of each new section, a brief Comment on the Literature contains recommendations for further reading.

This book includes an updated reference list and over 100 changes throughout the book. It contains the latest knowledge on the subject.

Two new chapters have been added in this new edition. Now finite viscoelasticity is included, and an Essay on gradient materials, which have recently drawn much attention.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Mechanik, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany

    Albrecht Bertram

About the author

Albrecht Bertram, born in 1950, is professor for engineering mechanics at the University of Magdeburg and the Technical University of Berlin. He was visiting professor at Paris Tech and the University of California in Berkeley. His field of research is continuum mechanics and in particular, material modeling (elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity, damage, anisotropy, micro-macro, gradient materials, etc.).

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 59.99
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  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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