2019-2020 / MECA0446-2

Continuum Mechanics

Duration

26h Th, 26h Pr, 50h Proj.

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Physics5 crédits 

Lecturer

Jean-Philippe Ponthot

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

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.
If there is a project:
Theory : oral exam (50%) Exercises : written test (20%) Personal project (30%)
The grade for the project is final.
 
If there is no project:
Theory : oral exam (66%) Exercises : written test (34%)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

JP Ponthot JP.Ponthot@uliege.be
 

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Theory: missing courses have been podcasted. Questions and answers times have been organized.
Exercises: given through Lifesize

Assessment subjects

Theoretical course.
A list with 20 questions has been distributed.

Assessment methods

-Oral exam through video conference (English or French are allowed)
-The exam will be OPEN books.
-Each student will be allotted a slot of 30 minutes maximum.
-One among the 20 theoretical questions (see distributed list) will be randomly assigned.
-The student will have to answer straightforwardly, without any preparation time.
-Further questions regarding the links between different parts of the course can be asked.
 

Contacts

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

Totally identical to the June session

Assessment methods

https://call.lifesizecloud.com/1360930
 
The whole grade will be based on the oral exam.

Contacts

Items online

On line version of the slides
The slides are available on line through eCampus.