BRIEF ON TENSOR ANALYSIS by Simmonds, James G ISBN 354094088X

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Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this text describes the tools used to formulate and manipulate the field equations of continuum mechanics. The mathematics of tensor analysis are introduced in stages, and the physical application of vectors and tensors is stressed throughout.

This new edition is intended for third and fourth year undergraduates in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, and the Applied Sciences, and can serve as a springboard for further work in Continuum Mechanics or General Relativity. Starting from a basic knowledge of calculus and matrix algebra, together with fundamental ideas from mechanics and geometry, the text gradually develops the tools for formulating and manipulating the field equations of Continuum Mechanics. The mathematics of tensor analysis is introduced in well-separated stages: the concept of a tensor as an operator; the representation of a tensor in terms of its Cartesian components; the components of a tensor relative to a general basis, tensor notation, and finally, tensor calculus. The physical interpretation and application of vectors and tensors are stressed throughout. Though concise, the text is written in an informal, non-intimidating style enhanced by worked-out problems and a meaningful variety of exercises. The new edition includes more exercises, especially at the end of chapter IV. Furthermore, the author has appended a section on Differential Geometry, the essential mathematical tool in the study of the 2-dimensional structural shells and 4-dimensional general relativity.

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[edit] Title

BRIEF ON TENSOR ANALYSIS

[edit] Author

Simmonds, James G

[edit] ISBN

354094088X

[edit] Published

31/12/1993

[edit] Publisher

Springer-Verlag GmbH., Germany

[edit] Binding

hardback

[edit] Retail Price

30.5 (GBP)

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