Advances in Applied Mechanics

by John W. Hutchinson (Editor), Theodore Y. Wu (Editor)

Overview

Five articles on recent developments in solids and structures comprise Volume 33 of the Advances in Applied Mechanics. Each chapter is a mix of field survey and new work. The topics include structural reliability, failure modes of composites and thin films, the mechanics of micro-structural evolution, and strain gradient plasticity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080564111
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	03/13/1997
Series:	Advances in Applied Mechanics , #33
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	374
File size:	10 MB

Table of Contents

Contributors. Preface. Robust Reliability of Structures. Compressive Failure of Fiber Composites. Delamination of Compressed Thin Films.Motions of Microscopic Surfaces in Materials. Strain Gradient Plasticity.

Editorial Reviews

"Authoritative state of the art reviews written by outstanding contributors on the most recent advances in the applied mechanics field."
—JOURNAL OF THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
"Reading through this latest collection of essays on topics in applied mechanics, one is made to realize once again what a remarkably sound idea the publication of this series of volumes has been."
—NATURE
"This is another in the long line of excellent volumes containing reviews or surveys of active research areas in applied mechanics."
—APPLIED MECHANICS REVIEWS

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