EngrM 922 Theory of Elasticity I Fall 1997
SYLLABUS
1. Mathematical Preliminary
The Summation Conventions. Scalars and Vectors. Coordinate Rotations. Cartesian Tensors. Tensor Algebra. Scalar and Vector Fields. Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates. The Divergence Theorem.
2. Stresses
Body and Surface Forces. The Stress Tensors. Principal Axes and Stresses. Principal Shearing Stresses. Curvilinear Coordinates.
3. Deformation and Strain
Kinetics of Deformable Solids. Strain Tensors. Geometry of Deformation. Linear Strains. Compatibility of Linear Strain Field. Curvilinear Coordinates.
4. Equations of Linear Elasticity
Hooke's Law. Generalized Hooke's Law. Homogeneous Isotropic Median. Equations of Elasticity for an Isotropic, Linear Elastic Solid. Fundamental Boundary-value Problems of Elasticity. The Strain Energy Function. Uniqueness of Solution. Saint-Venant's Principle.
5. Solutions of Some Linear Elasticity Problems
Strain Potential. Applications to Hollow Cylinders and Spheres. Body Force and Rotating Disks. The Boussinesq-Pakovich-Neuber Solution. Isolated Force in an Infinite Medium. Isolated Force on a Plane Boundary,. Anti-plane Strain.
6. Two-Dimensional Elastostatic Proglems
Place Strain. Generalized Plane Stress. Airy Stress Function. Problems in Rectangular Coordinates. Polynomial Solutions and Applications. Problems in Polar Coordinates. Michell Solution. Wedge Problems. Flamant Solution. Applications.
7. Extension, Torsion and Flexure of Beams
Extension of Beams by Longitudinal Forces. Beam Stretched by its Owen Weight. Torsion of Prismatic Bars. Prandtl's Stress Function. Simple Solution of Torsion Problems. Torsion of Hollow Shafts. Torsion of Composite Shafts. Flexure of Beams by Terminal Loads. Center of Flexture.
Grading Policy
Midterm Exam 100 points
Final Exam 150
Homework 300
Total 550 points