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Note publique d'information : This book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the theory and applications
of the mechanics of transversely isotropic elastic materials. There are many reasons
why it should be written. First, the theory of transversely isotropic elastic materials
is an important branch of applied mathematics and engineering science; but because
of the difficulties caused by anisotropy, the mathematical treatments and descriptions
of individual problems have been scattered throughout the technical literature. This
often hinders further development and applications. Hence, a text that can present
the theory and solution methodology uniformly is necessary. Secondly, with the rapid
development of modern technologies, the theory of transversely isotropic elasticity
has become increasingly important. In addition to the fields with which the theory
has traditionally been associated, such as civil engineering and materials engineering,
many emerging technologies have demanded the development of transversely isotropic
elasticity. Some immediate examples are thin film technology, piezoelectric technology,
functionally gradient materials technology and those involving transversely isotropic
and layered microstructures, such as multi-layer systems and tribology mechanics of
magnetic recording devices. Thus a unified mathematical treatment and presentation
of solution methods for a wide range of mechanics models are of primary importance
to both technological and economic progress