ME 185 : Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (3 units)
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Kinematics of deformation, the concept of stress, conservation of mass and balance of linear momentum, angular momentum and energy. Mechanical constitutive equations for ideal fluid, linear elastic solid.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Physics 7A; Mathematics 53, 54.
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL
Most of the material covered in the course
is contained in P. M. Naghdi's typed notes for ME 185.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of the mechanics of deformable media.
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES
Knowledge of kinematics, balance laws, and constitutive equations for deformable bodies, including standard solids and fluids.
TOPICS COVERED
Kinematics: Motion, deformation, strain, velocity field, vorticity,
Reynolds' transport theorem.
Balance laws: Mass, linear momentum, angular momentum, Cauchy stress
tensor, objectivity requirements.
Constitutive equations: Inviscid and viscous fluids, nonlinear and linear
elasticity.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO MEETING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
Problem solving, critical thinking.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An ability to communicate effectively.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal context.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD COURSE OBJECTIVES
Assessment is through homework sets and exams.
