This monograph presents the geometric foundations of continuum mechanics. An emphasis is placed on increasing the generality and elegance of the theory by scrutinizing the relationship between the physical aspects and the mathematical notions used in its formulation. The theory of uniform fluxes in affine spaces is covered first, followed by the smooth theory on differentiable manifolds, and ends with the non-smooth global theory. Because continuum mechanics provides the theoretical foundations for disciplines like fluid dynamics and stress analysis, the author’s extension of the...
This monograph presents the geometric foundations of continuum mechanics. An emphasis is placed on increasing the generality and elegance of the ...
This monograph presents the geometric foundations of continuum mechanics. An emphasis is placed on increasing the generality and elegance of the theory by scrutinizing the relationship between the physical aspects and the mathematical notions used in its formulation. The theory of uniform fluxes in affine spaces is covered first, followed by the smooth theory on differentiable manifolds, and ends with the non-smooth global theory. Because continuum mechanics provides the theoretical foundations for disciplines like fluid dynamics and stress analysis, the author's extension of the theory will...
This monograph presents the geometric foundations of continuum mechanics. An emphasis is placed on increasing the generality and elegance of the theor...
This monograph provides an account of thermal convection with a focus on Cattaneo's heat flux equation. Various applications of the equation are analyzed, such as those pertaining to nanoscale mechanics, nuclear engineering, the treatment of various diseases, and more. The influence it has had on problems in the field of thermal convection is highlighted as well. Several other important topics are incorporated, including:
Guyer-Krumhansl terms
Kelvin-Voigt fluid theory
Navier-Stokes theory
Higher gradient fluid theories
Thermal Convection...
This monograph provides an account of thermal convection with a focus on Cattaneo's heat flux equation. Various applications of the equation are an...