

Graduate programs in Mechanics and associated areas have long recognized the value of a substantial exposure to the subject. Severa1 undergraduate courses which utilize the continuum concept and its dependent theories in the training of engineers and scientists are well established in today's curricula and their number continues to grow. Preface Because of its emphasis on basic concepts and fundamental principles, Continuum Mechanics has an important role in modern engineering and technology.

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