MECH4101 Continuum mechanics and thermodynamics Emneplan

This course covers the fundamentals of continuum mechanics and thermodynamics. Focus is on solid mechanics of deformable bodies treated as continuous distribution of matter disregarding their molecular structure and is intended to be a comprehensive treatment of the subject at an intermediate level. While mathematicians deal with geometric continuum mechanics using differential geometry and Lie derivatives and engineers study it using traditional strength of material approach, the course here is an in-between approach, covering enough of the general theory to be able to solve problems of interest in solid mechanics.

Knowledge

The candidate:

• can explain the linear elastic theory of continuum mechanics
• can explain the fundamental thermodynamic potentials and Legendre transforms
• can recognize the difference between continuous and discrete systems, can identify each of them through examples and can identify the equations for the former
• can explain the formalism associated with change of configuration (kinematics), the concepts of stress and constitutive relations
• can explain the difference between modelling dimensions and restrictions imposed on deformation fields for reductions as plane strain, axisymmetry and shell
• can identify the limitations and explain the meaning of such restrictions imposed on constitutive models through the principles of thermodynamics.

Skills

The candidate:

• can calculate the values for fundamental parameters i.e., stress, strain, and displacement in static problems of linear elasticity in 1-, 2-, and 3-D domains
• can solve the governing differential equations for the field variables at various locations analytically for simple geometries
• can conduct an independent, limited research project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics
• can apply relevant mathematical methods, such as partial differentiation, multiple integration, or Fourier analysis, in derivation and solution of governing PDEs

General competence

The candidate:

• can reflect upon, explain, and critically assess the solution and its procedure applied to solid mechanics problems in 1-, 2-, and 3-D using the appropriate methods
• can communicate independent research work using the correct terminology with peers and academics and to some extent with non-experts
• can explain what continuum mechanics and thermodynamics are used for and how the formulation of continua differs from that of discrete systems conceptually and mathematically.

Lectures and tutorials.

The following coursework requirements must have been approved for the student to take the exam: Each student must give an individual presentation on an advanced topic related to continuum mechanics and/or thermodynamics. Peer Q&A. 15 minutes presentation + 10 minutes Q&A will follow the presentations.

Written 3-hour exam under supervision.

New/postponed exam:

In the event of a postponed examination in this course, the exam may be held as an oral exam. The results in oral exams cannot be appealed.

Lecture notes, textbooks and a calculator that cannot be used to communicate with others

Etter fullført emne har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert som kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Studenten

• kan anvende kunnskap om yrkesetikken og grensene for tolkens ansvarsområde i egen tolking
• kan anvende kunnskap om språk og tospråklighet som fenomen og som tolkens verktøy i egen tolking
• har bred kontrastiv kunnskap om forholdet mellom norsk og tolkespråket

Ferdigheter

Studenten

• kan anvende grunnleggende tekniske strategier i konsekutiv (etterfølgende) tolking av institusjonelle dialoger
• kan mestre konsekutiv tolking av institusjonelle dialoger mellom norsk og tolkespråket

Generell kompetanse

Studenten

• kan anvende strategier for å videreutvikle sine tospråklige ferdigheter og tilegne seg kontekstkunnskap på norsk og tolkespråket
• kan vurdere egen kompetanse opp mot ulike modaliteter og situasjonens tolketekniske krav

Emnet er organisert på deltid over to semester med obligatoriske læringsaktiviteter underveis. Studiet er nettbasert, men har også samlinger ved OsloMet. Studenten må ha tilgang til datamaskin og internett og kunne delta i nettbaserte læringsaktiviteter, også på kveldstid og i helger. Det forutsettes stor grad av selvstudium og samarbeid i studentgrupper. Informasjon om antall samlinger, og antall dager per samling, finnes på nettsidene til universitetet.