Fundamentals of Shock Wave Propagation in Solids

My intent in writing this book is to present an introduction to the thermo— chanical theory required to conduct research and pursue applications of shock physics in solid materials. Emphasis is on the range of moderate compression that can be produced by high fivelocity impact or detonation of chemical exp— sives and in which elastoplastic responses are observed and simple equations of state are applicable. In the interest of simplicity, the presentation is restricted to plane waves produci...