2.074: Solid Mechanics: Elasticity

Fall | Graduate | 12 Units (3-0-9) | Prereq: 2.002 and 18.03

Lecture:
MW 11:00AM - 12:30PM (1-246) [Abeyaratne]

Recitation:
F 11:00AM - 12:00PM (3-333) [Abeyaratne]

Introduction to the theory and applications of nonlinear and linear elasticity. Strain, stress, and stress-strain relations. Several of the following topics: Spherically and cylindrically symmetric problems. Anisotropic material behavior. Piezoelectric materials. Effective properties of composites. Structural mechanics of beams and plates. Energy methods for structures. Two-dimensional problems. Stress concentration at cavities, concentrated loads, cracks, and dislocations. Variational methods and their applications; introduction to the finite element method. Introduction to wave propagation.