CE 7230 - Continuum Mechanics II

Tensor notation and application. Global behavior of solids, liquids, or gases under the influence of external disturbances. Basic laws of physical phenomena.

Requisites: CE 6230
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to explain the fundamental laws of physical phenomena.
Students will be able to examine theoretically how a volume of gas behaves under external inputs.
Students will be able to examine theoretically how liquid volume responds globally to external inputs.
Students will be able to examine theoretically how solid body reacts globally in response to externally applied inputs.
Students will be able to use tensor notation.