Richard Atkinson was a British archaeologist renowned for his significant contributions to the development of field archaeology in Britain. His work focused on investigating key prehistoric sites, including Stonehenge, where he led extensive excavations. Atkinson was celebrated for his practical innovations in archaeological techniques and his pragmatic approach to solving on-site challenges. His willingness to publicly admit professional errors and revise his conclusions in light of new research underscored his integrity and commitment to scientific accuracy.
This accessible text requires minimal mathematical background and provides a firm foundation for more advanced studies. Topics include deformation and stress, the derivation of the equations of finite elasticity, and the formulation of infinitesimal elasticity with application to some two- and three-dimensional static problems and elastic waves. Solutions. 1980 edition.
Large Thin Paperback with 36 pages. Color Photographs and Illustrations.