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Poly-, Quasi- And Rank-One Convexity in Applied Mechanics 2010 Edition
Contributor(s): Schröder, Jörg (Editor), Neff, Patrizio (Editor)
ISBN: 3709111048     ISBN-13: 9783709111048
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $161.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: June 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Mechanical
- Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General
Dewey: 620.100
Series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences
Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.15 lbs) 361 pages
 
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Generalized convexity conditions play a major role in many modern mechanical applications. They serve as the basis for existence proofs and allow for the design of advanced algorithms. Moreover, understanding these convexity conditions helps in deriving reliable mechanical models.
The book summarizes the well established as well as the newest results in the field of poly-, quasi and rank-one convexity. Special emphasis is put on the construction of anisotropic polyconvex energy functions with applications to biomechanics and thin shells. In addition, phase transitions with interfacial energy and the relaxation of nematic elastomers are discussed.