A Geometric Approach to Thermomechanics of Dissipating Continua - Couverture rigide

Rakotomanana, Lalao

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0817642838 ISBN 13 : 9780817642839

Editeur : Birkhauser Boston Inc, 2003

Synopsis

This monograph focuses on the modeling of continua that exhibit the property of singularities in fields. A rational theory of continuum thermomechanics that takes into account the existence and distribution of scalar and vector discontinuities is presented. The required mathematical background is given; basic understanding of differential geometry and tensor analysis is helpful. Largely self-contained work should serve a readership of graduate students, researchers, and engineers in applied mathematics, mechanics, and physics.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This monograph focuses on the modeling of continua that exhibit the property of singularities in fields. A rational theory of continuum thermomechanics that takes into account the existence and distribution of scalar and vector discontinuities is presented. Guiding the work is the notion that discontinuities should be modeled by the torsion and curvature tensors (Cartan), thus forming an attractive alternative way of representing dissipating continua with singularities. Also emphasized in this study is the relationship between singularities and certain irreversible properties that occur in solid and fluid models. The required mathematical background is given in several appendices, although some basic understanding of differential geometry and tensor analysis would be helpful. The book is largely self-contained and should serve a readership of graduate students, researchers, and engineers in applied mathematics, mechanics, and physics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Birkhauser Boston Inc
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0817642838
• ISBN 13: 9780817642839
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 265
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible