This classic on mechanics by a renowned scientist offers a clear and concise presentation of first principles, with hundreds of fully worked examples and exercises. It encompasses a wide selection of topics, including force and the laws of motion, statics of systems of particles, center of gravity, much more. 1907 edition. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Ginn and Company, Boston, 1907.
Introduction to Mechanics of Continua by William Prager Classic covers geometrical foundations, state of stress, instantaneous motion, fundamental laws, perfect fluids, viscous fluids, visco-plastic and perfectly plastic materials, hypoelastic materials, finite strain, and elastic and hyperelastic materials. Prerequisites: first- and second-year college calculus. Over 160 problems, examples. 1961 ed.
