Christoph Glocker Livres

Mechanics plays a pivotal role in the evolution of exact sciences, deeply intertwined with mathematics across various applications. The book emphasizes the advanced theoretical methods in mechanics, which span multiple levels of abstraction and have been integrated into commercial computer codes. It highlights the importance of mechanics beyond mere data production, covering a broad spectrum that includes applied, analytical, and experimental mechanics, as well as various subdisciplines like rigid body and fluid mechanics. A key concept discussed is linearization, essential for classical mechanics.

Mechanics, as one of the oldest natural sciences, plays a crucial role in the development of exact sciences through its relationship with mathematics. Virtually every area of mathematics has applications in mechanics, leading to highly developed theoretical methods across various levels of abstraction. The advent of digital processors has further advanced these methods, enabling their implementation in commercial computer codes. However, in teaching, research, and industry, mechanics transcends mere data production; it encompasses a broad spectrum that includes applied mechanics, analytical and technical mechanics, modeling, experimental mechanics, and technical realization. Key subdisciplines include rigid body mechanics, continuum mechanics, and fluid mechanics. A fundamental concept in nearly all natural sciences is linearization, which relies on the differentiability of mappings. Classical mechanics fundamentally depends on this quality, highlighting the intricate connections between mechanics and other scientific disciplines.