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Solid Mechanics in Engineering |
| Raymond Parnes (Tel-Aviv University, Israel) |
| This book provides a systematic, modern introduction to solid mechanics that is carefully motivated by realistic Engineering applications. Based on 25 years of teaching experience, Raymond Parnes uses a wealth of examples and a rich set of problems to build the reader's understanding of the scientific principles, without requiring ´higher mathematics´. Highlights of the book include * The use of modern SI units throughout
* A thorough presentation of the subject stressing basic unifying concepts * Comprehensive coverage, including topics such as the behaviour of materials on a phenomenological level. | | |