Introduction to the thermodynamics of solids. (Q1386236)

This is the revised edition of a very successful book, intended as an introduction to thermodynamics of solids (see Zbl 0744.73011 for the original). The book bridges a gap between what is covered in most elementary books on thermodynamics and what is used in current research on thermodynamics of solids. The revised edition differs from the first one in including lists of exercises, new references and comments. The author presents some new important applications and examples illustrating the theory. Contents: 1. Generalities; 2. Constitutive theory of heat transfer for bars and plates; 3. Equilibrium theory of bars; 4. Equilibrium theory of plates; 5. Balloon problems; 6. Biaxial stretch of rubber sheets; 7. Moving discontinuities; 8. Mixture theory; 9. Equilibrium of liquid crystals and rods; 10. Reconsideration of generalities. The book also contains a bibliography and an index.