Continuum Mechanics

Duration

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

Number of credits

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.

This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, II.3, III.1, III.2, III.3, III.4, IV.1, IV.2, VI.1, VI.2, VII.2, VII.4 of the MSc in biomedical engineering.


This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, II.3, III.1, III.2, III.2, III.3, III.3, III.4, IV.1, IV.2, VI.1, VI.2, VII.2, VII.4 of the MSc in engineering physics.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Mechanics of materials.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Exercises + personal project

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

2nd quadrimester.

Course materials and 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.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

First session takes place in June.
If there is a project:
Theory and applications: oral exam (70%) Personal project (30%)
The grade for the project is final.
 
If there is no project:  Theory and applications: oral exam (100%)

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

A priori, the teaching will be face-to-face, but this depends of course on the evolution of the Covid pandemic.

Contacts

JP Ponthot JP.Ponthot@uliege.be
 

Association of one or more MOOCs

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