The perfect introduction to the theory and computer programming for the dynamic simulation of nonlinear solid mechanics.

This book offers a recipe for constructing the numerical models for representing the complex nonlinear behavior of structures and their components, represented

A clear and complete postgraduate introduction to the theory and computer programming for the complex simulation of material behavior.

Built upon the two original books by Mike Crisfield and their own lecture notes, renowned scientist René de Borst and his team offer a thoroughly updated yet c

Providing a modern and comprehensive coverage of continuum mechanics, this volume includes information on "variational principles"--Significant, as this is the