Elements of Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Provides a complete course in continuum mechanics with examples and exercises and a chapter on continuum thermodynamics.

Joanne L. Wegner (Author), James B. Haddow (Author)

9781107460140, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 November 2014

290 pages, 35 b/w illus. 2 tables
25.3 x 18 x 1.8 cm, 0.54 kg

This text is intended to provide a modern and integrated treatment of the foundations and applications of continuum mechanics. There is a significant increase in interest in continuum mechanics because of its relevance to microscale phenomena. In addition to being tailored for advanced undergraduate students and including numerous examples and exercises, this text also features a chapter on continuum thermodynamics, including entropy production in Newtonian viscous fluid flow and thermoelasticity. Computer solutions and examples are emphasized through the use of the symbolic mathematical computing program Mathematica®.

1. Cartesian tensor analysis
2. Kinematics and equation of continuity
3. Stress
4. Work, energy and entropy considerations
5. Material models and constitutive equations
6. Finite deformation of an elastic solid
7. Some problems of finite elastic deformation
8. Finite deformation thermoelasticity
9. Dissipative media.

Subject Areas: Mechanics of fluids [TGMF], Engineering thermodynamics [TGMB], Mechanical engineering [TGB]