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VM516 – Energy Methods in Solid Mechanics

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Credits: 3 credits

Pre-requisites: Vm211 Introduction to Solid Mechanics and Vm311 Strength of Materials

Degree Program: Mechanical Engineering

Terms Offered: Fall

Description:

This class will introduce the derivation and applications of energy and variational methods in solid and structural mechanics. Illustrative examples cover topics in elasticity, dynamics, plasticity and stability. Applications to numerical methods are introduced.

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