Featuring the latest research, Damage Mechanics presents the principles of continuum damage mechanics including isotropic and anisotropic theories. The book also covers both elastic and elasto-plastic damage analyses, damage tensors, and the kinematics of finite elasto-plastic damage analysis. Many examples and problems illustrate the text, supplemented by a review of basic concepts such as the theory of elasticity, the theory of plasticity, and tensor algebra. With a comprehensive reference list, this is a practical resource for students of civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and materials science as well as for researchers and professionals in these fields. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.