MCE 550 - Theory of Continuous Media

Institution:

University of Rhode Island

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Description:

Foundations for advanced studies in mechanical and thermal behavior of solids and fluids. Cartesian and general tensors, small and large deformation theory, Cauchy and Piola-Kirchhoff stress, conservation principles, constitutive laws with applications to materials of engineering interest. (Lec. 3) Pre: CVE 220, MCE 354, 372 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uri.edu/

Phone Number:

(401) 874-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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