12 005 - Applications of Continuum Mechanics to Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Practical applications of the continuum concept for deformation of solids and fluids, emphasizing force balance. Stress tensor, infinitesimal and finite strain, and rotation tensors are developed. Constitutive relations applicable to geological materials, including elastic, viscous, brittle, and plastic deformation. Laboratory component provides specific examples of elastic and inelastic mechanical behavior of rocks and illustrates several methods of measurement in the laboratory.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); Coreq: 18.03

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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