The Mathematical Theory of Elasticity

Through its inclusion of specific applications, this text continues to provide a bridge between the theory and applications of elasticity. Revised and enhanced, this second edition is fully updated with additional examples and the latest research results. It presents an exposition of the application of Laplace transforms, the Dirac delta function, and the Heaviside function, and offers a presentation of the CLM stress invariance theorem that is widely used to determine the effective moduli of elastic composites. This edition also includes a three-part table of Laplace transforms and a new appendix that explores recent developments in thermoelasticity.