| Contact Problems: The Legacy of L.A. Galin 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Galin, L. A. (Author), Gladwell, G. M. L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402090420 ISBN-13: 9781402090424 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: L.A. Galina (TM)s book on contact problems is a remarkable work. Actually there are two books: the first, published in 1953 deals with contact problems in the classical theory of elasticity; this is the one that was translated into English in 1961. The second book, published in 1980, included the first, and then had new sections on contact problems for viscoelastic materials, and rough contact problems; this section has not previously been translated into English. In this new translation, the original text and the mathematical analysis have been completely revised, new material has been added, and the material appearing in the 1980 Russian translation has been completely rewritten. In addition there are three essays by students of Galin, bringing the analysis up to date. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Solids - Technology & Engineering | Mechanical |
| Dewey: 531.38 |
| Series: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.35 lbs) 318 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: L.A. Galin's book on contact problems is a remarkable work. Actually there are two books: the first, published in 1953 deals with contact problems in the classical theory of elasticity; this is the one that was translated into English in 1961. The second book, published in 1980, included the first, and then had new sections on contact problems for viscoelastic materials, and rough contact problems; this section has not previously been translated into English. In this new translation, the original text and the mathematical analysis have been completely revised, new material has been added, and the material appearing in the 1980 Russian translation has been completely rewritten. In addition there are three essays by students of Galin, bringing the analysis up to date. |