Free solid mechanics online book

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Here is an excellent solid mechanics book online for ***FREE***

From the site:

Quote:About the book:

Topics include: the mathematical descriptions of deformation and forces in solids; constitutive laws; analytical techniques and solutions to linear elastic and elastic-plastic boundary value problems; the use and theory of finite element analysis; fracture mechanics; and the theory of deformable rods, plates and shells.

Over 400 practice problems are provided, as well as demonstration finite element codes in MAPLE and MATLAB.

The text is intended for advanced undergraduate or graduate students, as well as practicing engineers and scientists. It will be particularly useful to readers who wish to learn enough about solid mechanics to impress their teachers, colleagues, research advisors, or managers, but who would prefer not to study the subject in depth.

Quote:About the author

The author received undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge. He is currently Professor of Engineering at Brown University.

Professor Bower learned solid mechanics by eavesdropping on the conversations of his colleagues, who are all famous experts in the field.

Isn't he wonderful

Thank you very much Dr. Bower.