June 1977 | W. N. Findley, J. S. Lai, and K. Onaran
The book "Creep and Relaxation of Nonlinear Viscoelastic Materials With an Introduction to Linear Viscoelasticity" by W. N. Findley, J. S. Lai, and K. Onaran presents a survey of the multiple integral method for representing nonlinear viscoelastic constitutive equations. While the organization of the book is somewhat confusing, with duplicate chapter titles, the content is valuable for those interested in nonlinear viscoelastic behavior. The book includes a chapter on linear viscoelasticity, focusing on mechanical models, and discusses various aspects of nonlinear creep and relaxation. However, the book has some issues, such as the inclusion of questionable interpretations and a section on thermal expansion instability that is later corrected.
The book "Inequalities in Mechanics and Physics" by G. Duvaut and J. L. Lions is a stimulating read for those with research interests in theoretical mechanics or partial differential equations. It covers a wide range of topics, including semipermeable membranes, temperature control, and plasticity theories. The book is mathematically sophisticated and presents new viewpoints on classical problems. However, the translation from French to English is problematic, with some terms not accurately translated, which may hinder understanding for non-specialists.
The "Shock and Vibration Handbook" by Cyril M. Harris and Charles E. Crede is a valuable reference. The second edition is a single volume with 44 chapters, significantly shorter than the original three-volume edition. While the changes between editions are minimal, the second edition omits some important topics, such as Road and Rail Vehicles, Ships, Aircraft, and Missiles. Despite this, the handbook remains a useful resource for over 15 years and is recommended, especially in its more complete form.The book "Creep and Relaxation of Nonlinear Viscoelastic Materials With an Introduction to Linear Viscoelasticity" by W. N. Findley, J. S. Lai, and K. Onaran presents a survey of the multiple integral method for representing nonlinear viscoelastic constitutive equations. While the organization of the book is somewhat confusing, with duplicate chapter titles, the content is valuable for those interested in nonlinear viscoelastic behavior. The book includes a chapter on linear viscoelasticity, focusing on mechanical models, and discusses various aspects of nonlinear creep and relaxation. However, the book has some issues, such as the inclusion of questionable interpretations and a section on thermal expansion instability that is later corrected.
The book "Inequalities in Mechanics and Physics" by G. Duvaut and J. L. Lions is a stimulating read for those with research interests in theoretical mechanics or partial differential equations. It covers a wide range of topics, including semipermeable membranes, temperature control, and plasticity theories. The book is mathematically sophisticated and presents new viewpoints on classical problems. However, the translation from French to English is problematic, with some terms not accurately translated, which may hinder understanding for non-specialists.
The "Shock and Vibration Handbook" by Cyril M. Harris and Charles E. Crede is a valuable reference. The second edition is a single volume with 44 chapters, significantly shorter than the original three-volume edition. While the changes between editions are minimal, the second edition omits some important topics, such as Road and Rail Vehicles, Ships, Aircraft, and Missiles. Despite this, the handbook remains a useful resource for over 15 years and is recommended, especially in its more complete form.