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Material Inhomogeneities and Their Evolution: A Geometric Approach (2007)

Material Inhomogeneities and their Evolution

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"Material Inhomogeneities and their Evolution" by Marcelo Epstein, Marek Elzanowski is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Dynamics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

With its origins in the theories of continuous distributions of dislocations and ofmetalplasticity,inhomogeneitytheoryisarichandvibrant?eldofresearch. The recognition of the important role played by con?gurational or material forces in phenomena such as growth and remodelling is perhaps its greatest present-day impetus. While some excellent comprehensive works approa- ing the subject from di?erent angles have been published, the objective of this monograph is to present a point of view that emphasizes the di?erenti- geometric aspects of inhomogeneity theory. In so doing, we follow the general lines of thought that we have propounded in many publications and presen- tions over the last two decades. Although based on these sources, this book is a stand-alone entity and contains some new results and perspectives. At the same time, it does not intend to present either a historical account of the - velopment of the subject or a comprehensive picture of the various schools of thought that can be encountered by perusing scholarly journals and attending specialized symposia. The book is divided into three parts, the ?rst of which is entirely devoted to the formulation of the theory in the absence of evolution. In other words, time is conspicuously absent from Part I. It opens with the geometric ch- acterization of material inhomogeneity within the context of simple bodies in Chapter 1, followed by extensions to second-grade and Cosserat media in Chapters 2 and 3.

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Best For: Researchers and graduate students in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics focusing on material science and solid mechanics.
Focus: The geometric approach to understanding material inhomogeneities and their evolution, emphasizing continuous distributions of dislocations and metal plasticity.
Covers: Theories related to continuous distributions of dislocations, metal plasticity, and the role of configurational or material forces in growth and remodeling phenomena.
Why It Matters: It provides a theoretical framework that connects material inhomogeneities with mechanical behavior, which is important for understanding and predicting material growth, remodeling, and failure.

"Material Inhomogeneities and their Evolution" by Marcelo Epstein, Marek Elzanowski is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Dynamics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Dynamics

Author: Marcelo Epstein, Marek Elzanowski

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

With its origins in the theories of continuous distributions of dislocations and ofmetalplasticity,inhomogeneitytheoryisarichandvibrant?eldofresearch. The recognition of the important role played by con?gurational or material forces in phenomena such as growth and remodelling is perhaps its greatest present-day impetus. While some excellent comprehensive works approa- ing the subject from di?erent angles have been published, the objective of this monograph is to present a point of view that emphasizes the di?erenti- geometric aspects of inhomogeneity theory. In so doing, we follow the general lines of thought that we have propounded in many publications and presen- tions over the last two decades. Although based on these sources, this book is a stand-alone entity and contains some new results and perspectives. At the same time, it does not intend to present either a historical account of the - velopment of the subject or a comprehensive picture of the various schools of thought that can be encountered by perusing scholarly journals and attending specialized symposia. The book is divided into three parts, the ?rst of which is entirely devoted to the formulation of the theory in the absence of evolution. In other words, time is conspicuously absent from Part I. It opens with the geometric ch- acterization of material inhomogeneity within the context of simple bodies in Chapter 1, followed by extensions to second-grade and Cosserat media in Chapters 2 and 3.

AuthorMarcelo Epstein, Marek Elzanowski
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
Published2007-09-05
ISBN-139783540723721
BindingPaperback
Pages278
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsTechnology & Engineering
TopicDynamics
SeriesInteraction of Mechanics and Mathematics

Format: Paperback

Length: 278 pages

Language: English

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