Mathematical Aspects of Multi–Porosity Continua

Brian Straughan is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University in Durham, UK.  He is a member of the Center for the Coevolution of Biology and Culture, and his research interests include: computational mathematics, partial differential equations, and stability.

• Introduction.- Models for Double and Triple Porosity.- Double Porosity and Voids.- Comparison of Porosity and Voids Theories.- Uniqueness and Stability by Energy Methods.- Uniqueness Without Definiteness Conditions.- Continuous Dependence in Multi-Porosity Elasticity.- Waves in Double Porosity Elasticity.- Acceleration Waves in Double Voids.- Double Porosity and Second Sound.

“This book contains a review and new elements concerning the porous media with double and triple porosity. … Each chapter contains a large number of exercises, very useful for students and researchers. The book is very useful to those interested in porous media and new materials technology.” (Gelu Paşa, zbMATH 1390.74009, 2018)