Elasticity: Theory, Applications, and Numerics,?Fifth Edition continues its market-leading tradition of concisely presenting and developing the linear theory of elasticity, moving from solution methodologies, formulations, and strategies into applications of contemporary interest, such as fracture mechanics, anisotropic and composite materials, micromechanics, nonhomogeneous graded materials, and computational methods. Developed for a one- or two-semester graduate elasticity course, this new edition has been revised with new worked examples, exercises, and new or expanded coverage in recent areas of interest.

Using MATLAB software, numerical activities in the text are integrated with analytical problem solutions. Online ancillary support materials for instructors include a solutions manual, image bank, and a set of PowerPoint lecture slides.

Key Features

• Provides a thorough, yet concise introduction to linear elasticity theory and applications
• Offers detailed solutions to problems of nonhomogeneous/graded materials
• Features a comparison of elasticity solutions with elementary theory, experimental data, and numerical simulations
• Includes an online solutions manual and downloadable MATLAB code