R. Jay Conant - Böcker

This is an advanced mechanics of materials textbook dedicated to upper level undergraduate or postgraduate students in mechanical, civil and aeronautical engineering departments. The text covers subject matter generally referred to as advanced mechanics of materials or advanced strength of materials. Unique features include introduction to modern topics such as fracture mechanics and viscoelasticity. Unlike the competition, the text introduces more applications to contemporary practice, as well as modern computer tools (MATLAB).