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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
MECA0446-1  Continuum Mechanics

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd year5
Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st year5
Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd year5
Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 1st year5
Master in Engineering Physics, specialized approach, 1st year5
Lecturer :  Jean-Philippe Ponthot
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the second semester
Course contents :  
The goal is to establish a general theoretical framework in which all conservation laws can be expressed in a very general way. The theory of constitutive models, including the study of the main axioms that are generally assumed is then introduced. In particular it is shown that linear models, both for fluids and solids, are particular cases of the general non linear theory. Eventually, some introductions to techniques aiming at finding approximate solutions to partial differential equations are introduced.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
In depth understanding of the fundamental hypothesis, and the implications of such hypothesis, that governs the movement of a continuum body.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Mechanics of materials.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Exercises + personal project
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
1st quadrimester.
Recommended or required readings :  
English version of the slides available via eCampus. French version of lecture notes is available at the CDC.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Theory : oral exam (50%)
Exercises : written exam (20%)
Personal project (30%)
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
JP Ponthot JP.Ponthot@ulg.ac.be

Items online :  
MECA0446-1 Continuum Mechanics
Copies of the slides, as well as material related to the course are available on eCampus.


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