A History of the Work Concept From Physics to Economics |
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| Author:
| Oliveira, Agamenon R. E. |
| Series title: | History of Mechanism and Machine Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-94-007-7705-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Springer London, Limited
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $109.00 |
Book Description:
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Tracking the concept of 'work' in applied mechanics, from Carnot to new-generation polytechnical engineers such as Navier, Coriolis and Poncelet, this book extends to the principle of virtual works, pointing the way for future research and applications.
Tracking the concept of 'work' in applied mechanics, from Carnot to new-generation polytechnical engineers such as Navier, Coriolis and Poncelet, this book extends to the principle of virtual works, pointing the way for future research and applications.