{"product_id":"solid-mechanics-a-variational-approach-augmented-edition-paperback","title":"Solid Mechanics: A Variational Approach, Augmented Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClive L. Dym\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIrving H. Shames\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolid Mechanics: A Variational Approach, Augmented Edition\u003c\/i\u003e presents a lucid and thoroughly developed approach to solid mechanics for students engaged in the study of elastic structures not seen in other texts currently on the market. This work offers a clear and carefully prepared exposition of variational techniques as they are applied to solid mechanics. Unlike other books in this field, Dym and Shames treat all the necessary theory needed for the study of solid mechanics and include extensive applications. Of particular note is the variational approach used in developing consistent structural theories and in obtaining exact and approximate solutions for many problems. Based on both semester and year-long courses taught to undergraduate seniors and graduate students, this text is geared for programs in aeronautical, civil, and mechanical engineering, and in engineering science. The authors' objective is two-fold: first, to introduce the student to the theory of structures (one- and two-dimensional) as developed from the three-dimensional theory of elasticity; and second, to introduce the student to the strength and utility of variational principles and methods, including briefly making the connection to finite element methods. A complete set of homework problems is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSolid Mechanics: A Variational Approach, Augmented Edition\u003c\/i\u003e presents a lucid and thoroughly developed approach to solid mechanics for students engaged in the study of elastic structures not seen in other texts currently on the market. This work offers a clear and carefully prepared exposition of variational techniques as they are applied to solid mechanics. Unlike other books in this field, Dym and Shames treat all the necessary theory needed for the study of solid mechanics and include extensive applications. Of particular note is the variational approach used in developing consistent structural theories and in obtaining exact and approximate solutions for many problems. Based on both semester and year-long courses taught to undergraduate seniors and graduate students, this text is geared for programs in aeronautical, civil, and mechanical engineering, and in engineering science. The authors' objective is two-fold: first, to introduce the student to the theory of structures (one- and two-dimensional) as developed from the three-dimensional theory of elasticity; and second, to introduce the student to the strength and utility of variational principles and methods, including briefly making the connection to finite element methods. A complete set of homework problems is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmphasizes and articulates the variational calculus approach to both formulating and solving mechanics problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBriefly introduces finite element method in the context of variational approaches to modeling and solving mechanics and structures problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible to engineering students while maintaining mathematical correctness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresents extensive worked-out examples in the text and homework problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes instructors' solutions manual and over 200 illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Clive L. Dym is Fletcher Jones Professor of Engineering Design and Director of the Center for Design Education at Harvey Mudd College. His research concerns engineering design and structural mechanics. He holds a PhD from Stanford. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor Irving Shames received his Ph.D from the University of Maryland in 1953 and held faculty positions at the University of Maryland, Stevens Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, the State University of NewYork at Buffalo, and, most recently, George Washington University.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 685\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.41 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42117609914503,"sku":"9781489992482","price":161.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/cf2de857c3c8c081e627aea52a4c0b10.webp?v=1732526073","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/solid-mechanics-a-variational-approach-augmented-edition-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}