Elasticity: Theory and Applications, now in a revised and updated second edition, has long been used as a textbook by seniors and graduate students in civil, mechanical, and biomedical engineering. The kinematics of continuous media and the analysis of stress are introduced through the concept of linear transformation of points to cover in great detail the linear theory of elasticity as well as its application to a variety of practical problems. Elastic stability and the theory of plates and thin shells are covered and complex variables are introduced and used to solve two dimensional and fracture-related problems. Through theory, solved examples and problems, this authoritative book helps students acquire the foundation needed to pursue advanced studies in all the branches of continuum mechanics. It also helps practitioners understand the source of many of the formulas they use in their designs. A solutions manual is available to instructors.