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Elasticity And Geometry: From Hair Curls To The Nonlinear Response Of Shells
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We Experience Elasticity Everywhere In Daily Life: In The Straightening Or Curling Of Hairs, The Irreversible Deformations Of Car Bodies After A Crash, Or The Bouncing Of Elastic Balls In Pingpong Or Soccer. The Theory Of Elasticity Is Essential To The Recent Developments Of Applied And Fundamental Science, Such As The Biomechanics Of Dna Filaments And Other Macromolecules, And The Animation Of Virtual Characters In Computer Graphics And Materials Science. In This Book, The Emphasis Is On The Elasticity Of Thin Bodies (Plates, Shells, Rods) In Connection With Geometry. It Covers Such Topics As The Mechanics Of Hairs (Curled And Straight), The Buckling Instabilities Of Stressed Plates, Including Folds And Conical Points Appearing At Larger Stresses, The Geometric Rigidity Of Elastic Shells, And The Delamination Of Thin Compressed Films. It Applies General Methods Of Classical Analysis, Including Advanced Nonlinear Aspects (Bifurcation Theory, Boundary Layer Analysis), To Derive Detailed, Fully Explicit Solutions To Specific Problems. These Theoretical Concepts Are Discussed In Connection With Experiments. The Book Is Selfcontained. Mathematical Prerequisites Are Vector Analysis And Differential Equations. The Book Can Serve As A Concrete Introduction To Nonlinear Methods In Analysis.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Elasticity and Geometry'? A: 'Elasticity and Geometry' primarily focuses on the elasticity of thin bodies such as plates, shells, and rods, connecting these concepts with geometry.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics including the mechanics of hairs, buckling instabilities of stressed plates, geometric rigidity of elastic shells, and delamination of thin compressed films.
- Q: Do I need prior knowledge to understand the book? A: Yes, the book requires a basic understanding of vector analysis and differential equations to fully grasp the concepts presented.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the field of mechanics? A: While the book is self-contained, it is more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of mechanics and elasticity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Elasticity and Geometry'? A: The author of the book is Basile Audoly.
- Q: What is the edition and publication date of this book? A: 'Elasticity and Geometry' is a first edition book, published on August 20, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still usable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 600 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Elasticity and Geometry' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Are there any practical applications discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses theoretical concepts in connection with experimental applications, particularly in the fields of materials science and bio-mechanics.