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Bowen, Ray Morris was born on March 30, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Winfred Herbert and Elizabeth (Williams) Bowen.
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This convenient single-volume compilation of two texts offers both an introduction and an in-depth survey. Geared toward engineering and science students rather than mathematicians, its less rigorous treatment focuses on physics and engineering applications, building upon the systematic development of concepts rather than emphasizing mathematical problem-solving techniques. A practical reference for professionals, it is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Volume I begins with a brief discussion of algebraic structures followed by detailed explorations of the algebra of vectors and tensors, in addition to aspects of linear and multi-linear algebra. Topics include vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants and matrices, spectral decompositions, and tensor and exterior algebra. Volume II opens with a discussion of Euclidean manifolds and proceeds to the development of analytical and geometrical aspects of vector and tensor fields. Subsequent chapters survey the integration of fields on Euclidean manifolds, hypersurfaces, and continuous groups.
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This self-contained graduate-level text introduces classical continuum models within a modern framework. Its numerous exercises illustrate the governing principles, linearizations, and other approximations that constitute classical continuum models. Starting with an overview of one-dimensional continuum mechanics, the text advances to examinations of the kinematics of motion, the governing equations of balance, and the entropy inequality for a continuum. The main portion of the book involves models of material behavior and presents complete formulations of various general continuum models. The final chapter contains an introductory discussion of materials with internal state variables. Two substantial appendixes cover all of the mathematical background necessary to understand the text as well as results of representation theorems. Suitable for independent study, this volume features 280 exercises and 170 references.
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This textbook is intended to introduce engineering graduate students to the essentials of modern continuum mechanics. The objective of an introductory course is to establish certain classical continuum models within a modern framework. Engineering students need a firm understanding of classical models such as linear viscous fluids (Navier-Stokes theory) and infinitesimal elasticity. This understanding should include an appreciation for the status of the classical models as special cases of general nonlinear continuum models. The relationship of the classical models to nonlinear models is essential in light of the increasing reliance, by engineering designers and researchers, on prepackaged computer codes. These codes are based upon models which have a specific and limited range of validity. Given the danger associated with the use of these computer codes in circumstances where the model is not valid, engineers have a need for an in-depth understanding of continuum mechanics and the continuum models which can be formu lated by use of continuum mechanics techniques. Classical continuum models and others involve a utilization of the balance equations of continuum mechanics, the second law of thermo dynamics, and the principles of material frame indifference and material symmetry. In addition, they involve linearizations of various types. In this text, an effort is made to explain carefully how the governing principles, linearizations, and other approximations combine to yield classical con tinuum models. A fundamental understanding of how these models evolve is most helpful when one attempts to study models which account for a wider array of physical phenomena.
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Bowen, Ray Morris was born on March 30, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Winfred Herbert and Elizabeth (Williams) Bowen.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1961. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1959.
Associate professor Mechanical Engineering Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1965-1967. Professor Mechanical Engineering Rice University, Houston, 1967-1983, chairman department, 1972-1977. Director division National Science Foundation, Washington, 1982-1983, from acting assistant director, engineer to deputy assistant director, engineer, 1990-1991.
Professor Engineering, dean University Kentucky, Lexington, 1983-1989. Vice president academy affairs Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 1991-1993, interim president, 1993—1994. President Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1994—2002, president emeritus, since 2002, professor mechanical engineering, since 1994.
Staff Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, 1966—1967, Albuquerque, 1972, consultant, 1970—1978, United States Army Ballistic Research Lab, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 1970. Chairman budget National Science Foundation Committee. Member National Science Board, National Science Foundation, since 2002, chairman, since 2010.
Captain United States Air Force, 1961-1964.
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Captain United States Air Force, 1961-1964. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ad hoc visiting list Accreditation Board Engineering and Technology 1977-1983, board professional development 1984-1990, county education since 1986, nominating committee 1988-1990, associate editor Journal Applied Mechanics 1990-1993). Member National Science Foundation (advisory board division mechanics and structural systems), American Society Engineering Education, Society Natural Philosophy, Society Engineering Science, U. Kentucky Institute Mines and Minerals Research (board directors 1983-1989), U.Ky.
Transportation Center (board directors 1984-1989), Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Society Scholars Johns Hopkins University, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi.
Son of Winfred Herbert and Elizabeth (Williams) B. Married Sara Elizabeth Gibbens, July 5, 1958. Children: Raymond Morris, Marguerite Elizabeth.