Advances in Linear and Nonlinear Continuum and Structural Mechanics

This book offers a current image of modern mechanics. The book reflects current state of the art in the field of continuum mechanics and mechanics of structures including recent achievements in classic and non-classic approaches. The chapters are written by leading specialist in the field, so the book collects cutting edge investigations in the field. As a target we consider the society starting from beginners, i. e. master and PhD students, and also leaders in the field, that is professors of universities and civil, mechanical and aerospace engineers.

The chapters will be devoted to nonlinear elasticity. - 2. Theory of plates and shells. - 3. Surface elasticity. - 4. Micropolar, micromorphic and microstretch media. - 5. Micromechanics. - 6. Theory of dislocations and diclinations. - 7. Strain gradient elasticity and plasticity.