Continuum Mechanics

Duration

30h Th, 30h Pr, 50h Proj.

Number of credits

Lecturer

Jean-Philippe Ponthot

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit 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 learning unit

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 test (20%) Personal project (30%)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

JP Ponthot JP.Ponthot@ulg.ac.be
 
ML Cerquaglia
marcolucio.cerquaglia@ulg.ac.be

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