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CIVL 6170 - Mechanics of Solids


Introduction to Cartesian tensors, infinitesimal strain kinematics, equations of motion. Models of material behavior: isothermal linear isotropic and anisotropic elasticity, thermoelasticity, linear viscoelasticity, and rate-independent plasticity. General principles in elasticity: minimum potential and complementary energy, reciprocal theorem. Formulation of linear elastic boundary value problems, methods of solutions for 2-D and 3-D elasticity problems. Correspondence principle of linear viscoelasticity, applications to simple structural components. Use of symbolic computations in the solution of BVP.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: Cross listed as MANE 6170. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and MANE 6170.

Credit Hours: 3



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