Study Programmes 2015-2016
MECA0446-2  
Continuum Mechanics
Duration :
30h Th, 30h Pr, 50h Proj.
Number of credits :
Master in biomedical engineering (120 ECTS)5
Master in physical engineering (120 ECTS)5
Lecturer :
Jean-Philippe Ponthot
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
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.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Mechanics of materials.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Exercises + personal project
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
2nd quadrimester.
Recommended or required readings :
English version of the slides available via eCampus. French version of lecture notes is available at the CDC (Centrale des Cours). CDC also provides paper copies of the slides.
Assessment methods and criteria :
First session takes place in June.
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 :
On line version of the slides
The slides are available on line through eCampus.