Non-linear Solid Mechanics

Code:

PRODEM014

Acronym:

MSL

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Mechanical Engineering

Instance: 2009/2010 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fe.up.pt/~ldinis/elasticidade.htm
Responsible unit:	Applied Mechanics Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEM	3	Syllabus since 2009/10	1	-	6,5	60	175,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The acquisition of knowledge and the development of spirit of analysis of problems in the field on non-linear solid mechanics.

Program

1st part: Introduction to Tensor Calculus. Operations with Vectors and Tensors. Scalar and Tensor Functions. Deformation Tensors: Green, Lagrange and Euler deformations. Tension Tensors: Cauchy and Piolla-Kirchoff tensions. Introduction to hyperelastic models and presentation of some constitutive laws.
2nd part: Theory of Plasticity: yield criteria, flow rules, hardening laws, models with plastic anisotropy. Theory of Viscoplasticity. Elementary Applications of the Theory of Plasticity. Plastic Hinge Method. Slip Line Theory.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures about the various subjects

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Exam – 100% of the final grade

Examinations or Special Assignments

Assignments asked during the semester.

Classification improvement

Recurso (resit) exam