CVL863
| CVL863 | |
|---|---|
| General Continuum Mechanics | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Overlaps | |
CVL863 : General Continuum Mechanics
[edit]Introduction: Field and particle theories in physics. Historical development of continuum mechanics-A basic engineering science. Classical theories: Stress and kinematics. Elasticity, Viscoelasticity and Elastoplasticity; Newtonian fluids. Continuum thermomechanics; Classius-Duhem Inequality; Thermodynamics with internal variables. Constitutive equations; Axioms for simple materials; Frame indifference; Finite elasticity; Hyper/hypoelasticity; Non- Newtonian fluids. Polar and nonlocal materials; Materials of differential/gradient type; Configurational mechanics; Biomechanics; Nanomechanics. Theories of conduction and diffusion; Electromagnetism. Coupled fields: Thermoelasticity and electromagnetoelasticity; MHD; Chemomechanics. Intermediate problems; Statistical continuum theories; Relativistic continuum mechanics; Materials models for luminiferous Aether. Rational methodology and realism; Current trends.