Micropolar Theory of Elasticity (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics Vol.15) (2004. XIII, 356 p. w. 54 figs.)

This monograph contains the results of my research in the area of asymmet ric theory of elasticity, conducted from 1969 to 1986 under the direction of PROFESSOR WITOLD NOWACKI. I am indebted to PROFESSOR NOWACKI, thanks to whose invaluable and very kind research assistance I obtained the results which were the foundation of this monograph. Therefore, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to him and honour his memory. He will remain in my thoughts with due respect. During my research assistantship at the Institute of Mechanics at the Uni versity of Warsaw in 1970-1973 I had the opportunity to participate in sem inars and conferences, study critical reviews and carryon numerous discus sions and conversations. All this resulted in many valuable remarks included in this monograph. In this connection, I would like to thank Professor J6zef Ignaczak and Professor Marek Sokolowski from the Institute of Fundamental Problems of Technology at the Polish Academy of Sciences, as well as Pro fessor Zbigniew Olesiak and Professor Adam Piskorek from the Institute of Mechanics at the University of Warsaw.