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Soft biological tissues often undergo large, nearly elastic deformations that can be analyzed using the nonlinear theory of elasticity. Taber (Washington University) clarifies and unifies the various approaches to nonlinear elasticity in the literature, illustrating the advantages and disadvantages of each through examples in the mechanics of soft tissues. Emphasis is on engineering fundamentals needed to solve nonlinear problems in biomechanics. Detailed derivations and chapter exercises are included, and some reader familiarity with linear elasticity is assumed. An appendix provides an introduction to linear theory. The book can be used as a text for a course on the nonlinear theory of elasticity, and as a reference for students in biomechanics and researchers. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
