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Introduction to Continuum Mechanics by David J. Raymond

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Introduction to Continuum Mechanics by David J. Raymond

Introduction to Continuum Mechanics by David J. Raymond

This textbook develops the subject of continuum mechanics from the point of view of an applied physicist with interests in geophysics and astrophysics. Topics covered includes: The Notion of Stress, Budgets, Fluxes, and the Equations of Motion, Kinematics in Continuum Mechanics, Elastic Bodies, Waves in an Elastic Medium, Statics of Elastic Media, Newtonian Fluids, Creeping Flow and High Reynolds Number Flow.

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