ABSTRACT

Problems concerning non-classical elastic solids continue to attract the attention of mathematicians, scientists and engineers. Research in this area addresses problems concerning many substances, such as crystals, polymers, composites, ceramics and blood. This comprehensive, accessible work brings together recent research in this field, and will be of great interest to mathematicians, physicists and other specialists working in this area.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|31 pages

Linear elastodynamics

chapter 3|27 pages

Equilibrium theory

chapter 5|100 pages

Elastostatics

chapter 6|31 pages

The dynamic theory

chapter 7|63 pages

Elastic materials with voids