The book?opens with a derivation of kinematically nonlinear 3-D continuum mechanics for solids.
Then the principle of virtual work is utilized?to derive the?simpler,?kinematically linear 3-D theory and to provide the foundation for developing consistent theories of kinematic nonlinearity and linearity for specialized continua, such as beams and plates, and finite element methods for these structures.
A formulation in terms of the versatile Budiansky-Hutchinson notation is used as basis for the theories for these structures and structural elements, as well as for an in-depth treatment of structural instability.
Preface.- Introduction.- I Continuum Mechanics.- II Specialized Continua.- III Beams with Cross-Sections and Plates with Thickness.- IV Buckling.- V Introduction to the Finite Element Method.- VI Mathematical Preliminaries.- Index.
From the book reviews:
This book provides an introduction to continuum mechanics with applications of engineering interest. Engineering students are potential readers. The presentation is organized into six parts. (Raffaele Barretta, Mathematical Reviews, April, 2014)
The author's distinctive, personal style of writing
combines rigorous scientific methods and precise
results with a relaxed pedagogical approach that
is very much a feature and an added benefit of
this work.
Curriculum Vitae for Esben Byskov
March 11, 2013
1 Personal Data
Born July 14, 1941 in Copenhagen.
Languages: Danish and American English.
2 Degrees
1965 M.Sc., Technical University of Denmark.
1970 Ph.D., Technical University of Denmark.
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