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This course introduces students to the mathematical framework that describes the deformation of solids and structures due to the action of mechanical and thermal loads. The course is intended to provide a foundation for better understanding and utilizing popular and novel engineering analysis tools associated with predicting deformation and mechanical failure, e.g. finite element analysis. Focusing on linear elasticity, yield criteria, and basic fracture mechanics, this course emphasizes the development of a mechanical intuition that will enable students to better solve problems and innovate across a broad range of domains, e.g. civil, aerospace, nuclear, biomedical, and mechanical engineering, as well as the physical, geological, and materials sciences.
1. the ability to utilise common yield surfaces (and fracture criteria) to qualitatively assess mechanical response and failure in three dimensions,2. the ability to utilise basic continuum mechanics and computing resources to analyse problems in mechanics,3. the ability to utilise common constitutive laws to relate stress to mechanical and thermal strains in three dimensions (and vice versa),4. a fundamental understanding of the mechanical boundary value problem as related to the stress and strain fields that arise in a three dimensional solid,5. the ability to solve complex real-world problems by simplification and utilisation of the material covered in lecture,6. the ability to find, comprehend, assess, and apply technical information beyond the lecture content to solve these problems.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Derek Warner
• Homework (40% of grade): Project-based, requiring a significant amount of critical thinking, problem solving, and research extending beyond the material covered in class. No late homework will be accepted except when required by UC policy.• Participation (10% of grade): Lecture feedback is required at the end of each lecture to enhance learning via summary and maximize the effectiveness of future lectures. Feedback in at least ½ of lectures is required to receive full credit. To receive full mark, the feedback must have 4 items: (1) name, (2) date, (3) main point(s) of the lecture, (4) questions or comments.• Final Exam (50% of final grade): A set of practice problems will be given from which the exam problems will be created. If one
Allan Bower; Applied Mechanics of Solids ; CRC Press (98% - good reference book).
Ansel Ugural and Saul Fenster; Advanced strength and applied elasticity ; (80% - 4 of 13 chapters relevant to class).
Roman Solecki and R. Jay Conant; Advanced Mechanics of Materials,” ; Oxford Press (80% - ½ book useful for class, rest useful for your career).
W. Lai, D. Rubin, and E. Krempl; Introduction to Continuum Mechanics ; (50%, not many applications but very useful reference for more advanced classes).
Domestic fee $1,344.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Civil and Environmental Engineering .