Mechanics of Solids II

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

One-dimensional viscoelasticity. Review of Linear Algebra. Kinematics of the deformation, strain and compatibility. Balance equations, stress and equilibrium. Linear elastic constitutive equations. Initial and boundary conditions in linear elasticity. Solution to axi-symmetric and two-dimensional boundary value problems in elasticity. Failure criteria. Principle of virtual work and energy methods. The stiffness, Rayleigh-Ritz and finite element numerical methods in solid mechanics. Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Biomedical Engineering 383, Civil Engineering 317, Engineering 317, Mechanical Engineering 317 or Physics Engineering 383.