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ME 560 Solid Mechanics
Course
Description
This course
introduces students to the fundamental principles and basic methods used in
solid mechanics. Using indicial notation and integral formulations provides
a foundation for more advanced study in continuum mechanics (E MCH 540) and
finite element analysis (E MCH 560) specifically and in mechanics in
general. The materials behavior is restricted to linear elastic and the
emphasis is on stress analysis. Students are expected to have an
understanding of elementary mechanics of materials (such as E MCH 013).
The course objectives are to:
- provide students with a firm foundation in solid mechanics.
- introduce continuum mechanics concepts, variational methods, and the
formulation used in finite element analysis.
- enable students to formulate and solve the boundary value problems
commonly encountered in the analysis of structures.
The study of solid mechanics starts with the definition of stress and
strain and how the two are related by material law. Field equations that
relate strain to displacement, ensure a single valued displacement field,
and the balance momentum are formulated. These are partial differential
equations that can only be solved subject to known boundary and initial
conditions. The field equations and boundary conditions comprise a boundary
value problem that is usually difficult to solve exactly. Variational
methods are used to bound or approximate the solution. The finite element
method employs variational methods to formulate generic elements and is a
computational tool for solving boundary value problems for complex
geometries.
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Resident students are
required to attend the live lectures.
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Distance students can
receive the class lectures via:
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interactive live video
conferencing |
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live streaming audio/video
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on-demand streaming
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Course Instructor:
 Dr.
Ashok D. Belegundu
Professor of
Mechanical Engineering
The Pennsylvania
State University
330 Leonhard Building
University Park, PA
16802
Phone: 814-863-2115
Fax: 814-865-9693
email:
adb3@psu.edu
Web page:
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PSU Course Catalog Description
M E 560
Solid Mechanics (3) Introduction to continuum mechanics, variational
methods, and finite element formulations; application to bars, beams,
cylinders, disks, and plates.
Required Textbook
"Classical and Computational Solid Mechanics", Y.C. Fung
& Pin Tong, World Scientific
Available from
Amazon.
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Computer and Technology
Requirements:
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The course lectures are
delivered by Window Streaming Media. Please verify that your computer
can play the "On-Demand Video" link provided on the
Sample Lesson page. |
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The use of Mac OS computers in
not supported in this course. |
The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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