11R2. Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics of Solids: Fundamental Mathematical and Physical Concepts. - Y Basar (Inst fur Statik und Dynamik, Ruhr-Univ Bochum, Universitatsstr 150, Bochum, 44780, Germany) and D Weichert (Inst fur Allgemeine Mech, RWTH Aachen, Templergraben 62, Aachen, 52056, Germany). Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 2000. 193 pp. ISBN 3-540-66601-X. $59.95.
Reviewed by J Petrolito (Sch of Sci and Eng, La Trobe Univ, PO Box 199, Bendigo, Vic 3550, Australia).
As the author states in the preface, “linear elasticity is the ‘mother of all theories’ in continuum physics.” Given this, it is not surprising that there are numerous books that cover the theory at varying levels of sophistication depending on the target audience. Books in this area can generally be grouped depending on whether they concentrate on theory or applications. The current book belongs to the first group, and it aims to provide a concise introduction to the fundamental concepts of the subject....
