Introduction to Linear Elasticity, 4th edition

This edition of Introduction to Linear Elasticity introduces a new complement of computational tools and examples for each chapter and continues to provide a grounding in the tensor-based theory of elasticity for students in mechanical, civil, aeronautical, and biomedical engineering, and materials and earth science.

Professor Gould’s approach allows faculty to introduce this subject early on in an educational program, when students are able to understand and apply the basic notions of mechanics to stress analysis and move on to advanced work in continuum mechanics, plasticity, plate and shell theory, composite materials, and finite element mechanics. With the introductory material on the use of MATLAB and MATLAB examples throughout the book, students can apply this modern computational tool to solve classic elasticity problems. The detailed solutions of example problems using both analytical derivations and computational tools help students to grasp the essence of elasticity and practical skills of applying the basic mechanics theorem.