Variational Methods in Nonlinear Elasticity

In less than 100 pages, this text covers the main vector variational methods developed to solve nonlinear elasticity problems. Presenting a general framework with a tight focus, the author provides a comprehensive exposition of a technically difficult, yet rapidly developing area of modern applied mathematics. The work includes the classical existence theory as well as a brief incursion into problems where nonexistence is fundamental. It also provides self-contained, concise amounts of quasi …