Edoardo Mazza: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022 |  |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Edoardo Mazza |
| Field | Mechanics |
| Address | Institut für Mechanische Systeme ETH Zürich, LEE N 210 Leonhardstrasse 21 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 55 74 |
| mazza@imes.mavt.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.ecm.ethz.ch |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-0515-00L | Continuum Mechanics 2 | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | E. Mazza, R. Hopf | |
| Abstract | An introduction to finite deformation continuum mechanics and nonlinear material behavior. Coverage of basic tensor- manipulations and calculus, descriptions of kinematics, and balance laws . Discussion of invariance principles and mechanical response functions for elastic materials. | ||||
| Learning objective | To provide a modern introduction to the foundations of continuum mechanics and prepare students for further studies in solid mechanics and related disciplines. | ||||
| Content | 1. Tensors: algebra, linear operators 2. Tensors: calculus 3. Kinematics: motion, gradient, polar decomposition 4. Kinematics: strain 5. Kinematics: rates 6. Global Balance: mass, momentum 7. Stress: Cauchy's theorem 8. Stress: alternative measures 9. Invariance: observer 10. Material Response: elasticity | ||||
| Lecture notes | None. | ||||
| Literature | Recommended texts: (1) Nonlinear solid mechanics, G.A. Holzapfel (2000). (2) An introduction to continuum mechanics, M.B. Rubin (2003). | ||||
| 151-1550-00L | Seminar in Mechanics | 0 credits | 2S | J. Dual, G. Haller, E. Mazza | |
| Abstract | Current problems in theoretical, numerical and experimental mechanics from academia and industry. | ||||
| Learning objective | Current problems in theoretical, numerical and experimental mechanics from academia and industry. | ||||