Elastic

Author : Leonard Mlodinow
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101870938

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Elastic by Leonard Mlodinow Pdf

The best-selling author of Subliminal and The Drunkard’s Walk teaches you how to tap into the hidden power of your brain. “Elastic is a book that will help you survive the whirlwind.” —Daniel H. Pink, author of When and A Whole New Mind Named to the 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards Longlist In this startling and provocative look at how the human mind deals with change, Leonard Mlodinow shows us to unleash the natural abilities we all possess so we can thrive in dynamic and troubled times. Truly original minds capitalize when everyone else struggles. And most of us assume that these abilities are innate, reserved for a select few. But Mlodinow reveals that we all possess them, that we all have encoded in our brains a skill he terms elastic thinking—and he guides us in how to harness it. Drawing on groundbreaking research, Mlodinow outlines how we can learn to let go of comfortable ideas and become accustomed to ambiguity and contradiction; how we can rise above conventional mindsets and reframe the questions we ask; and how we can improve our ability to solve problems and generate new ideas—critical skills for achieving professional and personal success in our quickly morphing world.

Author : Philippe G. Ciarlet
Publisher : SIAM
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-22
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781611976823

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Mathematical Elasticity by Philippe G. Ciarlet Pdf

The objective of Theory of Shells, the third book of a three-volume set, is to show how asymptotic methods provide a rigorous mathematical justification of the classical two-dimensional linear shell theories: membrane, generalized membrane, and flexural. The book also shows how asymptotic methods justify nonlinear elastic shell theories and gives a detailed presentation of the Koiter equations for a nonlinearly elastic shell. An extended preface and extensive bibliography have been added to highlight the progress that has been made since the volume’s original publication. While each one of the three volumes is self-contained, together the Mathematical Elasticity set provides the only modern treatise on elasticity; introduces contemporary research on three-dimensional elasticity, the theory of plates, and the theory of shells; and contains proofs, detailed surveys of all mathematical prerequisites, and many problems for teaching and self-study These classic textbooks are for advanced undergraduates, first-year graduate students, and researchers in pure or applied mathematics or continuum mechanics. They are appropriate for courses in mathematical elasticity, theory of plates and shells, continuum mechanics, computational mechanics, and applied mathematics in general.

Author : Chao-cheng Wang,C. Truesdell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1973-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9001937101

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Introduction to Rational Elasticity by Chao-cheng Wang,C. Truesdell Pdf

Author : Paolo Vannucci
Publisher : Springer
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811054396

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Anisotropic Elasticity by Paolo Vannucci Pdf

This book presents a modern and unconventional introduction to anisotropy. The first part presents a general description of Anisotropic Elasticity theories while the second part focuses on the polar formalism: the theoretical bases and results are completely developed along with applications to design problems of laminated anisotropic structures. The book is based on lectures on anisotropy which have been held at Ecole Polytechnique in Paris.

Author : Yakov M Tseytlin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128020364

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Advanced Mechanical Models of DNA Elasticity by Yakov M Tseytlin Pdf

Advanced Mechanical Models of DNA Elasticity includes coverage on 17 different DNA models and the role of elasticity in biological functions with extensive references. The novel advanced helicoidal model described reflects the direct connection between the molecule helix structure and its specific properties, including nonlinear features and transitions. It provides an introduction to the state of the field of DNA mechanics, known and widely used models with their short analysis, as well as coverage on experimental methods and data, the influence of electrical, magnetic, ionic conditions on the persistence length, and dynamics with viscosity influence. It then addresses the need to understand the nature of the non-linear overstretching transition of DNA under force and why DNA has a negative twist-stretch coupling. Includes coverage of 17 contemporary models of DNA mechanics with analysis Provides comparison of DNA and RNA mechanical features Covers advances in experimental techniques including AFM, X-ray, and optical tweezers Contains extensive references for further reading

Author : Robert W Balluffi
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814749749

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Introduction to Elasticity Theory for Crystal Defects by Robert W Balluffi Pdf

The book presents a unified and self-sufficient and reader-friendly introduction to the anisotropic elasticity theory necessary to model a wide range of point, line, planar and volume type crystal defects (e.g., vacancies, dislocations, interfaces, inhomogeneities and inclusions). The necessary elasticity theory is first developed along with basic methods for obtaining solutions. This is followed by a detailed treatment of each defect type. Included are analyses of their elastic fields and energies, their interactions with imposed stresses and image stresses, and the interactions that occur between them, all employing the basic methods introduced earlier. All results are derived in full with intermediate steps shown, and "it can be shown" is avoided. A particular effort is made to describe and compare different methods of solving important problems. Numerous exercises (with solutions) are provided to strengthen the reader's understanding and extend the immediate text. In the 2nd edition an additional chapter has been added which treats the important topic of the self-forces that are experienced by defects that are extended in more than one dimension. A considerable number of exercises have been added which expand the scope of the book and furnish further insights. Numerous sections of the book have been rewritten to provide additional clarity and scope. The major aim of the book is to provide, in one place, a unique and complete introduction to the anisotropic theory of elasticity for defects written in a manner suitable for both students and professionals.

Author : Anthony E. Armenakas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 987 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420057775

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Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Applied Elasticity by Anthony E. Armenakas Pdf

This book presents both differential equation and integral formulations of boundary value problems for computing the stress and displacement fields of solid bodies at two levels of approximation - isotropic linear theory of elasticity as well as theories of mechanics of materials. Moreover, the book applies these formulations to practical solutions

Author : N.I. Muskhelishvili
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401730341

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Some Basic Problems of the Mathematical Theory of Elasticity by N.I. Muskhelishvili Pdf

TO THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. In preparing this translation, I have taken the liberty of including footnotes in the main text or inserting them in small type at the appropriate places. I have also corrected minor misprints without special mention .. The Chapters and Sections of the original text have been called Parts and Chapters respectively, where the latter have been numbered consecutively. The subject index was not contained in the Russian original and the authors' index represents an extension of the original list of references. In this way the reader should be able to find quickly the pages on which anyone reference is discussed. The transliteration problem has been overcome by printing the names of Russian authors and journals also in Russian type. While preparing this translation in the first place for my own informa tion, the knowledge that it would also become accessible to a large circle of readers has made the effort doubly worthwhile. I feel sure that the reader will share with me in my admiration for the simplicity and lucidity of presentation.

Author : Eduard Starovoitov,Faig Bakhman Ogli Naghiyev
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466558793

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Foundations of the Theory of Elasticity, Plasticity, and Viscoelasticity by Eduard Starovoitov,Faig Bakhman Ogli Naghiyev Pdf

Foundations of the Theory of Elasticity, Plasticity, and Viscoelasticity details fundamental and practical skills and approaches for carrying out research in the field of modern problems in the mechanics of deformed solids, which involves the theories of elasticity, plasticity, and viscoelasticity. The book includes all modern methods of research as well as the results of the authors’ recent work and is presented with sufficient mathematical strictness and proof. The first six chapters are devoted to the foundations of the theory of elasticity. Theory of stress-strain state, physical relations and problem statements, variation principles, contact and 2D problems, and the theory of plates are presented, and the theories are accompanied by examples of solving typical problems. The last six chapters will be useful to postgraduates and scientists engaged in nonlinear mechanics of deformed inhomogeneous bodies. The foundations of the modern theory of plasticity (general, small elastoplastic deformations and the theory of flow), linear, and nonlinear viscoelasticity are set forth. Corresponding research of three-layered circular plates of various materials is included to illustrate methods of problem solving. Analytical solutions and numerical results for elastic, elastoplastic, lineaer viscoelastic and viscoelastoplastic plates are also given. Thermoviscoelastoplastic characteristics of certain materials needed for numerical account are presented in the eleventh chapter. The informative book is intended for scientists, postgraduates and higher-level students of engineering spheres and will provide important practical skills and approaches.

Author : Pascal Sommer,Romain Debret
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781394236527

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The Elasticity of Life by Pascal Sommer,Romain Debret Pdf

Elasticity is absolutely necessary for living a normal life. This fact is cruelly revealed when respiratory, cardiac, digestive, sensory, motor, reproductive or aesthetic problems appear following the inexorable decline of our elastic capital. The protection and maintenance of this capital is one of life’s priorities since this declination begins at the age of twenty and accelerates in times of crises and pandemics. However, there are no therapies yet designed to remedy it. The first part of the book explains the consequences surrounding a lack of elasticity in the skin, the most visible decline, and then other defects in elasticity throughout our bodies, exploring places rarely mentioned. The second part describes the research fighting against elasticity anomalies and examines useful behaviors to protect our elastic capital (e.g. our diets and physical and cognitive activities). This last point is at the heart of current social debates on nutritional, behavioral, environmental and even ethical levels.

Author : J.R. Barber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306483950

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Elasticity by J.R. Barber Pdf

Since the first edition of this book was published, there have been major improve- TM TM ments in symbolic mathematical languages such as Maple and Mathematica and this has opened up the possibility of solving considerably more complex and hence interesting and realistic elasticity problems as classroomexamples. It also enables the student to focus on the formulation of the problem (e. g. the appropriate governing equations and boundary conditions) rather than on the algebraic manipulations, with a consequent improvement in insight into the subject and in motivation. During the past 10 years I have developed files in Maple and Mathematica to facilitate this p- cess, notably electronic versions of the Tables in the present Chapters 19 and 20 and of the recurrence relations for generating spherical harmonics. One purpose of this new edition is to make this electronic material available to the reader through the Kluwer website www. elasticity. org. I hope that readers will make use of this resource and report back to me any aspects of the electronic material that could benefit from improvement or extension. Some hints about the use of this material are contained in Appendix A. Those who have never used Maple or Mathematica will find that it takes only a few hours of trial and error to learn how to write programs to solve boundary value problems in elasticity.

Author : R. J. Atkin,N. Fox
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486150994

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An Introduction to the Theory of Elasticity by R. J. Atkin,N. Fox Pdf

Accessible text covers deformation and stress, derivation of equations of finite elasticity, and formulation of infinitesimal elasticity with application to two- and three-dimensional static problems and elastic waves. 1980 edition.

Author : M. Reza Eslami,Richard B. Hetnarski,Józef Ignaczak,Naotake Noda,Naobumi Sumi,Yoshinobu Tanigawa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 789 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400763562

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Theory of Elasticity and Thermal Stresses by M. Reza Eslami,Richard B. Hetnarski,Józef Ignaczak,Naotake Noda,Naobumi Sumi,Yoshinobu Tanigawa Pdf

This book contains the elements of the theory and the problems of Elasticity and Thermal Stresses with full solutions. The emphasis is placed on problems and solutions and the book consists of four parts: one part is on The Mathematical Theory of Elasticity, two parts are on Thermal Stresses and one part is on Numerical Methods. The book is addressed to higher level undergraduate students, graduate students and engineers and it is an indispensable companion to all who study any of the books published earlier by the authors. This book links the three previously published books by the authors into one comprehensive entity.

Author : Aldo Maceri
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642113925

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Theory of Elasticity by Aldo Maceri Pdf

This book provides the analytical tools for calculating stresses and deformations in a strained elastic body. It gives engineers, in a simple form, a clear indication of the necessary fundamental knowledge of the theory of elasticity.

Author : Stephen Guise
Publisher : Selective Entertainment LLC
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0996435476

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Elastic Habits by Stephen Guise Pdf

Habits That Bend Don't Break Why do so many sincere attempts to build good habits fail? We try our best to be consistent, but some days are better than others. Inevitably, we fail when "life happens," because each day we try to hit the same targets regardless of the situation. How, then, can we make our habits more resilient to the turbulence of life? By making them elastic.Most people associate "elastic" with yoga pants and rubber bands. But the word also means "resilient" - the ability to withstand pressure. Elastic materials are far more durable than rigid and brittle ones, which will shatter under the slightest pressure. The same is true for habits.Traditional habits are unchanging: the same behavior is done at the same time to the same level every day. They work well until the pressures of modern life break their rigid and brittle shell. Elastic habits are fluid: they can change their form and intensity to suit each unique day. They survive busy, tired, bad days. They thrive in better days. If you're tired of the repetitive and exhausting grind to develop good habits, it's time give your habits the refreshing superpower of elasticity. Read Elastic Habits now, and you'll soon discover the life-changing difference of good habits that adapt to your day.