Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

by Erhard Krempl and W. Michael Lai

Book Overview

This revised text provides a clear introduction to modern continuum mechanics aimed at beginners in the field. The concept of tensors is introduced through the idea of linear transformation. The interrelation of direct notation, indicial notation of cartesian tensors, and matrix operations is clearly presented. A most useful feature of the book is the many worked examples (over 100) which fully illustrate the various aspects of the subject and both the student and lecturer will find the problems and answers (over 250) of inestimable value for teaching and self study. Units are given in both the SI/Metric and Imperial systems where appropriate

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 008022699X
• ISBN13: 9780080226996
• Release Date: October 1978
• Publisher: Pergamon
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Good book

From what I've read so far (the first 80 pages), this book is nice. The notation is relatively unambiguous, and many examples are included to make concepts clear. This book fills you in from the beginning rather than assuming you already have some background knowledge.

Excellent Book

This is the best text that I have found for introducing continnuum mechanics and tensor notation to students. I have used this text in both Continuum Mechanics and Elasticity courses. Very clear explanations and examples to make the student proficient in conntinuum mechanics. I would love to see it expanded to include metric tensors and Christoffel symbols.

Excellent Book!

I have used this book in Dr. Lai's into to elasticity class at Columbia University. It is chock full of well written text and many example problems that are worth looking at! I finally understand what eigenvalues and eigenvectors are good for!

Excellant text, but far too expensive!!

This continuum mechanics text is the best I've read. Comprehensible and thorough - much more so than others I've read. Only one problem - $120 is about $35 too high! This text could rate a 10, if it cost $85.