by L I Sedov (Moscow University)

This volume is written by Academician Sedov who is considered by many as the leading scientist in mechanics in the USSR. This latest fourth edition helps the reader in a relatively short time to master and acquire fully the essence of many geometrical and mechanical theories.

• Volume 1:
  • Kinematics of a Deformable Medium
  • Dynamic Concepts and Dynamic Equations of Continuum Mechanics
  • The Closed Systems of Mechanical Equations for the Simplest Models of Continuous Media. Some Results from Tensor Analysis
  • Basic Thermodynamic Concepts and Equations
  • Basic Concepts and Equations of Electrodynamics
  • On the Formulation of Problems in Continuum Mechanics
  • Nonlinear Tensor Functions of Several Tensor Arguments
  • Models of Continuous Media with Internal Degrees of Freedom
• Volume 2:
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Theory of Elasticity
  • Theory of Plasticity
  • Introduction to the Plane Problems of the Theory of Elasticity and the Theory of Cracks