Elasticity theory

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module MFYS2020 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 15,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Dirk Lamoen Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in January Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Solid background in theoretical mechanics (Lagrangian formalism, ...), tensor calculus, thermodynamics. *Sequentiality Download sequentiality table 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Knowledge of the principles of (linear) elasticity theory. Application of these principles to solve simple problems. Being able to describe a crystal as a continuous medium. 3. Course content We will introduce the strain and stress tensor and the relation between the two through the elastic constants. Sound waves in crystals will be studied. We will demonstrate the relation between the elastic description of a crystal and the corresponding lattice dynamics. Numerical methods to study the elastic state of a body will be introduced. The usefulness of elasticity theory will be illustrated with examples from solid state physics and biomedical physics. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments 6. Compulsory reading – study material Lecture notes   1.“The Theory of Elasticity”, L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz. 2. “Thermodynamics of Crystals”, D.C. Wallace.   7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 04/04/2008 18:13 dirk.lamoen