GPGN 320 - Elements of Continuum Mechanics And Wave Propagation

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Colorado School of Mines

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Description:

Introduction to continuum mechanics and elastic wave propagation with an emphasis on principles and results important in seismology and earth sciences in general. Topics include a brief overview of elementary mechanics, stress and strain, Hooke's law, notions of geostatic pressure and isostacy, fluid flow and Navier-stokes equation. Basic discussion of the wave equation for elastic media, plane wave and their reflection/transmission at interfaces. Prerequisites: MATH213, PHGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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