Presents an introduction to the complementary notions of physical forces and material or configurational forces. The required elements of continuum mechanics, deformation theory and differential geometry are also covered.
Self contained, this book presents a thorough introduction to the complementary notions of physical forces and material (or configurational) forces. All the required elements of continuum mechanics, deformation theory and differential geometry are also covered. This book will be…
"It is hoped that a fairly comprehensive review can be presented, firstly on the formation and decay of fibrils in thin films, in homogeneous bulk specimens and at crack tips, and secondly on the role of crazes in deformation, fatigue and fracture of glassy homopolymers, block c…
The chapters in this dissertation deal broadly with issues related to outsourcing and financial crises. All three chapters are empirical in nature and utilize plant and/or firm level datasets. The second and third chapters are in the field of trade and labor economics; they focu…
Perovskite-structured MgSiO3 dominates the mineralogy of Earth's lower mantle. As a result, the physical properties and phase transitions of this mineral are key to understanding anomalous seismic observations of the mantle's lowermost 150-300 km-- the D'' region. Recent literat…
Spectral analysis of surface waves (SASW) method is an in-situ seismic method used for determining the thickness and elastic properties of soil and pavement. The SASW method is fast and economical to perform since no boreholes are required. The method is suitable for sites where…
The relationship between trade, growth and the balance-of-payments (BOP) has been a subject of considerable interest and empirical scrutiny to growth and development economics in recent years. This study takes as its motivation these developments and addresses the following ques…
Mathematical theory in periodic plane elasticity
Foundations of the Theory of Elasticity, Plasticity, and Viscoelasticity details fundamental and practical skills and approaches for carrying out research in the field of modern problems in the mechanics of deformed solids, which involves the theories of elasticity, plasticity, …