Computational Continuum Mechanics

by Ahmed A. Shabana

This updated text presents the theory of continuum mechanics using computational methods. The text covers a broad range of topics including general problems of large rotation and large deformations and the development and limitations of finite element formulations in solving such problems. Dr. Shabana introduces theories on motion kinematics, strain, forces, and stresses, and goes on to discuss linear and nonlinear constitutive equations, including viscoelastic and plastic constitutive models. General nonlinear continuum mechanics theory is used to develop small and large finite element formulations which correctly describe rigid body motion for use in engineering applications. This second edition features a new chapter that focuses on computational geometry and finite element analysis. This book is ideal for graduate and undergraduate students, professionals, and researchers who are interested in continuum mechanics.

Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2008

Reviews

[Igor Fomenko · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it is amazing book. It is so simple and at the same time It gives a huge amount of knowledge not only about general FEM but about Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation wich has a lot of advantages over old finite element. If you read it after Lai, Krempl, Ruben Intro to continuum mechanics you won't have any problems to understand it from the beginning up to the end. I wish you a reading with pleasure about serious things and many thanks to the author of this book for new knowledges and pleasure from reading.