The Contributions of Maxwell to Applied Mechanics

Maxwell not only holds a great position in classical physics, but also made important contributions to applied mechanics. His research on mechanics deals with elastic mechanics, photo-elasticity, structural mechanics, visco-elastic mechanics, celestial mechanics, fluid mechanics, and dynamic stability. During the process of research on applied mechanics, he can grasp the proficient mathematics and the physical nature of the problem, which is consistent with the spirit of engineering science and applied mathematics.