Continuum Mechanics

Summary

The aim of the subject is to present the basic common description of the
material continuum, emphasising the insight into common features of all continuum types. Based on this knowledge the specific features of particular continuum types, both linear and non-linear ones, are considered. The essentials of the thermodynamic coupling influence on the continuum properties and behaviour and electrodynamic analogy are analysed as well, including some practical examples. The extent of individual themes is modified according to the professional specialization of the students.

Literature

Kundu, P.K., Cohen, I.M. Fluid mechanics. San Diego, Elsevier Academic Press, 2004.

Advised literature

Hughes, W. F.; Brighton, J. A. Theory and problems of fluid dynamics. Schaum’s outline series in engineering, New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1967.
Bowen, R. M. Introduction to continuum mechanics for engineers. 2007.
Bobbio, S. Electrodynamics of materials. Academic Press, London 2000.
ISBN 0-12-108260-1
Truesdell C. Rational thermodynamics. Springer-Verlag, 2nd ed., New York 1984

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Language of instruction	čeština
Code	717-9016
Abbreviation	MK
Course title	Continuum Mechanics
Coordinating department	Department of Physics
Course coordinator	doc. Ing. Irena Hlaváčová, Ph.D.