Mechanics in Material Space: With Applications to Defect and Fracture Mechanics

by Reinhold Kienzler and George Herrmann

A novel and unified presentation of the elements of mechanics in material space or configurational mechanics, with applications to fracture and defect mechanics. The level is kept accessible for any engineer, scientist or graduate possessing some knowledge of calculus and partial differential equations, and working in the various areas where rational use of materials is essential.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540669655
• ISBN13: 9783540669654
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"