Physical Foundations of Continuum Mechanics (Hardcover, New)

Ian Murdoch's Physical Foundations of Continuum Mechanics will interest engineers, mathematicians, and physicists who study the macroscopic behaviour of solids and fluids or engage in molecular dynamical simulations. In contrast to standard works on the subject, Murdoch's book examines physical assumptions implicit in continuum modelling from a molecular perspective. In so doing, physical interpretations of concepts and fields are clarified by emphasising both their microscopic origin and sensitivity to scales of length and time. Murdoch expertly applies this approach to theories of mixtures, generalised continua, fluid flow through porous media, and systems whose molecular content changes with time. Elements of statistical mechanics are included, for comparison, and two extensive appendices address relevant mathematical concepts and results. This unique and thorough work is an authoritative reference for both students and experts in the field.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	October 2012
Authors:	A. Ian Murdoch
Dimensions:	260 x 182 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	434
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-76558-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > General Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > Mechanics of solids > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-76558-7
Barcode:	9780521765589

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