Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics provides a clear and rigorous presentation of continuum mechanics for engineers, physicists, applied mathematicians, and materials scientists.*This book emphasizes the role of thermodynamics in constitutive modeling, with detailed application to nonlinear elastic solids, viscous fluids, and modern smart materials.*While emphasizing advanced material modeling, special attention is also devoted to developing novel theories for incompressible and thermally expanding materials.*A wealth of carefully chosen examples and exercises illuminate the subject matter and facilitate self-study.
- Uses direct notation for a clear and straightforward presentation of the mathematics, leading to a better understanding of the underlying physics
- Covers high-interest research areas such as small- and large-deformation continuum electrodynamics, with application to smart materials used in intelligent systems and structures
- Offers a unique approach to modeling incompressibility and thermal expansion, based on the authors' own research
