{"product_id":"2026100011286-secondhand-foundations-of-solid-mechanics","title":"Foundations Of Solid Mechanics","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 3rd pr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear with damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of classical engineering education, Foundations of Solid Mechanics by Y. C. Fung presents a rigorous and mathematically thorough treatment of the theory of solid mechanics, developed by one of the twentieth century's most distinguished figures in applied mechanics and bioengineering. Drawing on his position as Professor at the California Institute of Technology, Fung constructs a systematic framework that chronicles the fundamental principles governing the behavior of solid materials under stress, strain, and deformation — bridging the gap between abstract mathematical theory and practical engineering application with remarkable clarity and precision.\n\nThe work stands as a landmark text in the field, arguing for a unified and axiomatic approach to continuum mechanics that has influenced generations of engineers, physicists, and applied mathematicians. Fung's style is methodical yet illuminating, guiding the reader from tensor analysis and elasticity theory through to plasticity and viscoelasticity with the authority of a master educator. Whether you are a graduate student building the foundations of your engineering knowledge or a seasoned professional seeking a definitive reference, this volume rewards careful study — and leaves the reader with a deeper appreciation of the elegant mathematics that governs the physical world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572376080603,"sku":"2026100011286-SECONDHAND","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7b9b0c9e-4c02-4b57-8218-ed02dd81bcd8.png?v=1791166447","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100011286-secondhand-foundations-of-solid-mechanics","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}