Elementary Continuum Mechanics for Everyone

The book opens with a derivation of kinematically nonlinear 3-D continuum mechanics for solids. Then the principle of virtual work is utilized to derive the simpler, kinematically linear 3-D theory and to provide the foundation for developing consistent theories of kinematic nonlinearity and linearity for specialized continua, such as beams and plates, and finite element methods for these structures. A formulation in terms of the versatile Budiansky-Hutchinson notation is used as basis for the theories for these structures and structural elements, as well as for an in-depth treatment of structural instability.

From the book reviews:“This book provides an introduction to continuum mechanics with applications of engineering interest. Engineering students are potential readers. The presentation is organized into six parts.” (Raffaele Barretta, Mathematical Reviews, April, 2014)

The author's distinctive, personal style of writing combines rigorous scientific methods and precise results with a relaxed pedagogical approach that is very much a feature and an added benefit of this work.Curriculum Vitae for Esben ByskovMarch 11, 20131 Personal DataBorn July 14, 1941 in Copenhagen.Languages: Danish and American English.2 Degrees1965 M.Sc., Technical University of Denmark.1970 Ph.D., Technical University of Denmark.1991 Doctor Technices, Technical University of Denmark.3 Jobs and Experience1965–67 National Service in the Civil Defense Corps. Officer.1965–98 At the Technical University of Denmark, Department of Structural Engineering. 1965–67: Part-time Assistant Professor, 1967–69 Ph.D.-student, 1969–98: Associate Professor.1975–76 Honorary Research Fellow at Division of Engineering and Applied Physics, HarvardUniversity, Cambridge, Massachusetts.1985 Visiting Professor at Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics,The University of Texas at Austin.1998– Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, Aalborg University. Since 2007 ProfessorEmeritus.4 Examples of Professional Activities1971–75 Member of the Board of Danish Society for Structural Science and Engineering.1989–96 Chairman of the Faculty Council for Civil Engineering, Technical University of Denmark.1977–2007Member of the Scientific Council of Danish Center for Applied Mathematics and Me-chanics (DCAMM), with a break 1999–2000.2002–06 Head of Department, Department of Building Technology and Structural Engineering,Aalborg University.5 Selected Scientific Publications[S–1] Esben Byskov, “The calculation of Stress Intensity Factors Using the Finite ElementMethod with Cracked Elements,” International Journal of Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 6,No. 2 (1970), pp. 159–167.This paper is one of 16 out of approximately 800 that were chosen for reprinting in 20 thInternational Journal of Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 6,No. 2 (1970), pp. 159–167.This paper is one of 16 out of approximately 800 that were chosen for reprinting in 20 th20 thYear Reprint Issue af International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 26 (1984), pp. 329–337.[S–2] Esben Byskov & JohnW. Hutchinson, “Mode Interaction in Axially Stiffened CylindricalShells,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 15, No. 7 (1977), pp. 941–948.[S–3] Esben Byskov, “Imperfection Sensitivity of Elastic-Plastic Truss Columns,”AIAA Jour-nal , Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 263–267, 1982.[S–4] Esben Byskov, “Plastic Symmetry of Roorda’s Frame,” Journal of Structural Mechanics,Vol. 10, pp. 311–328, 1982.[S–5] Esben Byskov, “Elastic Buckling Problem with Infinitely Many Local Modes,”Mechanicsof Structures and Machines, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 413–435, 1987–88.[S–6] Esben Byskov, “Smooth Postbuckling Stresses by a Modified Finite Element Method,”af International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 26 (1984), pp. 329–337.[S–2] Esben Byskov & JohnW. Hutchinson, “Mode Interaction in Axially Stiffened CylindricalShells,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 15, No. 7 (1977), pp. 941–948.[S–3] Esben Bys