A bestselling textbook in its first three editions, Continuum Mechanics for Engineers, Fourth Edition provides engineering students with a complete, concise, and accessible introduction to advanced engineering mechanics. It provides information that is useful in emerging engineering areas, such as micro-mechanics and biomechanics. Through a mastery of this volume's contents and additional rigorous finite element training, readers will develop the mechanics foundation necessary to skillfully use modern, advanced design tools. Features:Provides a basic, understandable approach to the concepts, mathematics, and engineering applications of continuum mechanicsUpdated throughout, and adds a new chapter on plasticityFeatures an expanded coverage of fluidsIncludes numerous all new end-of-chapter problemsWith an abundance of worked examples and chapter problems, it carefully explains necessary mathematics and presents numerous illustrations, giving students and practicing professionals an excellent self-study guide to enhance their skills. | Continuum Mechanics For Engineers by G. Thomas Mase, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters