| Feature | Fung, A First Course in Continuum Mechanics | Gonzalez & Stuart, A First Course in Continuum Mechanics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Bioengineering, Biomechanics, Aeroelasticity | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics | | Target Audience | Engineers, advanced undergraduates & grads | Applied mathematicians, advanced undergrads & grads | | Approach | Physical, problem formulation-based | Rigorous mathematical, self-contained | | Coverage | Broad, includes thermal theories | Broad, but focuses heavily on fluids & linear elasticity | | Prerequisites | Basic linear algebra & ODEs | Basic linear algebra & multivariate calculus |
She recognized the prose style. It was Fung’s—the gentle cadence, the avoidance of jargon, the sudden practical nudge. But Fung had died twelve years ago. Fung-a first course in continuum mechanics.pdf
Fung's "A First Course in Continuum Mechanics" is a comprehensive textbook that covers the fundamental principles of continuum mechanics. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to students and researchers with a background in mathematics and physics. | Feature | Fung, A First Course in