PHYS 335 - Continuum Mechanics

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

An introduction into the study of three-dimensional objects through the determination of internal conditions caused by external forces. Numerous constitutive equations will be presented that describe properties of the material such as stress, strain, elasticity, plasticity, and fluid flow. Tensor analysis will be introduced and used extensively in the physical description of mechanical deformation. Prerequisite: PHYS 330. Corequisites: MATH 203 or 307, or permission of the instructor. Spring term, alternate years. Three hours. Ms. Woolard.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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