Continuum mechanics

Kinematics of deformation. Deformation gradient. Deformation measures. Deformation tensor. Homogeneous deformation, dilatation, shear. Deformation of arc, surface and volume elements. Lagrangian and Euler description. Material time derivative. Transport theorems.

Balance laws. Conservation of mass. Balance of linear momentum. Stress tensor. Balance of angular momentum. Cauchy momentum equation. Thermodynamics. Energy and the first law. Entropy and the second law.

Constitutive relations. Material frame indifference. Material symmetry, isotropy. Representation of constitutive functions. Basic models, elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity, fluids

Boundary value problem. Variational principles. Stability of the equilibrium. Universal equilibrium solutions.

Bertram A. Elasticity and Plasticity of Large Deformations, Springer, 2008.
Chadwick P. Continuum Mechanics : Concise Theory and Problems, Dover, 1999.
Gurtin M.E. An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics, Academic Press, 1981.
Liu I.S. Continuum Mechanics, Springer, 2002.
Tadmor E.B., Miller R.E. Elliot R.S. Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Cambridge, 2012.

An overview of fundamental facts and ingredients of continuum mechanics with emphasis on correct mathematical formulation based on previously mastered mathematical knowledge.

Knowledge and understanding:
To establish knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of continuum mechanics.

Application:
Mastered coursework represents a foundation for specialized research in the field of mechanics.

Reflection:
Connecting acquired mathematical knowledge within the course with application of that knowledge in a general field of mechanics.

Transferable skills:
To enhance knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods for solving problems from natural science and technology.

Lectures, exercises, usage of computer algebra, homework and consultations.

Regular homework assignments: 50%.
Oral presentation of homework: 50%.
Grading: 1-5(fail), 6- 10 (pass) (Statute of UL)

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MEJAK, George. Eshebly tensors for a finite spherical domain with an axisymmetric inclusion. European journal of mechanics. A, Solids, ISSN 0997-7538. [Print ed.], 2011, vol. 30, iss. 4, str. 477-490. [COBISS-SI-ID 16025177]
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