Introduction to Continuum Mechanics for Engineers: With Solved Problems

This textbook covers continuum mechanics, including kinematics, stress tensors, mathematical modeling, and balance principles, with worked examples and end-of-chapter exercises for computational problem-solving. It is beneficial for engineering students to understand continuum mechanics for future analysis using computational methods.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive textbook offers a thorough exploration of the core principles of continuum mechanics, providing a foundation for analyzing real-world material behavior. It delves into fundamental topics such as kinematics, which involves describing the motion of material points in a material body using both Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches. Stress tensors, a crucial aspect of stress analysis, are also covered, enabling the study of small deformations in material bodies. Mathematical modeling of material properties in continuum mechanics is explored, allowing for the representation of materials as continuous media. Balance principles are introduced, emphasizing the transfer of mechanical properties across system boundaries. Additionally, the textbook incorporates pedagogical features like worked examples and end-of-chapter exercises, derived from real-world engineering problems. These exercises not only reinforce the theoretical concepts but also provide practical application opportunities for students. Furthermore, a comprehensive solution manual is included, enabling students to solve computational problems through simulations using Matlab or Python. By utilizing these resources, engineering students gain a deep understanding of continuum mechanics, equipping them with the skills necessary for future analysis using finite-element analysis, boundary element method, or other computational techniques.

Weight: 477g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789819908103
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023