History of Virtual Work Laws: A History of Mechanics Prospective
| Authors | Capecchi, Danilo |
| Series | Science Networks · Historical Studies [42.0] |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Published | 01 Jan 2012 |
| Date | 01 Sep 2013 |
| Languages | eng |
| Identifiers | doi: 10.1007/978-88-470-2056-6, oclc: 812970808, isbn: 9788847020566, uri: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-88-470-2056-6 |
| Formats | EPUB, PDF |
Description
This book presents a history of classical mechanics, documenting methods of study from Greece in the fourth century BC to late nineteenth-century Europe. The text assesses effectiveness of forces based on the virtual motion of their points of application.
Duhem mentioned toward the end