{"product_id":"stresses-in-glaciers-methods-of-calculation-9783662660232","title":"Stresses in glaciers: Methods of Calculation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA new general solution of stress conditions in glaciers is presented, providing a reliable starting point for further calculations. Even for horizontally isotropic homogeneous tabular iceberg models, exact unambiguous solutions are provided, using only elementary arithmetic operations. The text is accessible to readers without prior knowledge of the formulas, and the author has previously developed a model of the movement of large ice caps. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 223 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH \u0026amp; Co. KG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, a hitherto unknown general solution of the reliably known stress conditions is unveiled for the first time. This remarkable general solution serves as a solid foundation, enabling us to delve deeper into stress calculations than ever before. By employing this solution, we can obtain approximately realistic solutions, even in the face of the recurring challenge posed by the inherent difficulties of exploring glaciers. A vivid demonstration of this issue is provided through the example of stagnating glaciers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor horizontally isotropic homogeneous tabular iceberg models, even mathematically exact unambiguous solutions of all relevant conditions are presented. All calculations employ only elementary arithmetic operations, differentiations, and integrations. The mathematical fundamentals are presented in depth, accompanied by numerous application examples, to ensure a clear understanding. The use of specific integral operators tailored for stress calculations simplifies the mathematical considerations. The standalone text allows readers, even without delving into the formulas, to grasp the intricacies involved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author, Peter Halfar, is a renowned theoretical physicist who has also made significant contributions to the field of modeling the movement of large ice caps. His model, developed in 1983, remains in widespread use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 413g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 x 168 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783662660232\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Halfar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44304001106170,"sku":"9783662660232","price":66.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_da868bbe-ef9f-4e8d-a4c4-c2c5ab39607b.jpg?v=1688020345","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/stresses-in-glaciers-methods-of-calculation-9783662660232","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}