Strain tensors
As the deformation gradient may include (rigid) rotations, it cannot be used…
Kinematics: Motion and Deformation
The following chapter provides an introduction into the description of finite (large)…
Continuum Hypothesis
Introduction Continuum mechanics is concerned with motion and deformation of material objects,…
Characterisation of Materials
Materials testing has a long tradition and is based on the desire…
Models in the Mechanics of Materials
Disambiguation Models are generally used in science and engineering to reduce a…
Introduction
In the early stages of scientific development, “physics” mainly consisted of mechanics…
Development Of Surfaces;
Step I: Draw the projections of the given solid in the uncut condition…


