Nonlinear Elasticity and Hysteresis

The book provides the reader with the knowledge, tools, and methods to understand the phenomenon of hysteresis in porous materials.<br> <br> As many challenges have been met only recently, the book summarizes the research results usually found only scattered in the literature, connecting knowledge from traditionally separated research fields to provide a better understanding of the physical phenomena of coupled elastic-fluid systems. <br> <br> The result is an invaluable self-contained reference book for materials scientists, civil, mechanical and construction engineers concerned with development and maintenance of structures made of porous materials.