A Geometric Approach to Thermomechanics of Dissipating Continua

This monograph focuses on the modeling of continua that exhibit the property of singularities in fields. A rational theory of continuum thermomechanics that takes into account the existence and distribution of scalar and vector discontinuities is presented. The required mathematical background is given; basic understanding of differential geometry and tensor analysis is helpful. Largely self-contained work should serve a readership of graduate students, researchers, and engineers in applied mathematics, mechanics, and physics.

Author: Lalao Rakotomanana

Publisher: Birkhauser

Publication Date: Sep 05, 2012

Number of Pages: 265 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1461264111

ISBN-13: 9781461264118