Thermomechanics of continua.

Author(s) : WILMANSKI K.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

This textbook contains, in a concise form, the foundations of both continuum mechanics and modern continuum thermodynamics. It originates from numerous courses delivered by the author at various universities during the last 25 years. In addition, examples and remarks scattered throughout the text illustrate the chosen procedures or definitions and exercices complete the didactic image of the book. Contents: geometry, kinematics, balance equations, structure of field equations, entropy principle, ideal gases, Maxwellian fluids, viscoelastic solids, second sound, multicomponent systems.

Details

  • Original title: Thermomechanics of continua.
  • Record ID : 1999-0671
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Publication: Springer - Germany/Germany
  • Publication date: 1998
  • ISBN: 3540641416
  • Source: Source: 273 p. (16 x 24); fig.; tabl.; append.; index; DEM 98.00.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.