Continuum mechanics using Mathematica : fundamentals methods and applications This textbooks methodological approach familiarizes readers with the mathematical tools required to correctly define and solve problems in continuum mechanics. Covering essential principles and fundamental applications this second edition of Continuum Mechanics using Mathematica® provides a solid basis for a deeper study of more challenging and specialized problems related to nonlinear elasticity polar continua mixtures piezoelectricity ferroelectricity magneto fluid mechanics and state changes (see A. Romano A. Marasco Continuum Mechanics: Advanced Topics and Research Trends Springer (Birkhäuser) 2010 ISBN 978 0 8176 4869 5). Key topics and features: * Concise presentation strikes a balance between fundamentals and applications * Requisite mathematical background carefully collected in two introductory chapters and one appendix * Recent developments highlighted through coverage of more significant applications to areas such as wave propagation fluid mechanics porous media linear elasticity. This second edition expands the key topics and features to include: * Two new applications of fluid dynamics: meteorology and navigation * New exercises at the end of the existing chapters * The packages are rewritten for Mathematica 9 Continuum Mechanics using Mathematica®: Fundamentals Methods and Applications is aimed at advanced undergraduates graduate students and researchers in applied mathematics mathematical physics and engineering. It may serve as a course textbook or self study reference for anyone seeking a solid foundation in continuum mechanics.