PHY454H1
Continuum Mechanics
Official description
The theory of continuous matter, including solid and fluid mechanics. Topics include the continuum approximation, dimensional analysis, stress, strain, the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, vorticity, waves, instabilities, convection and turbulence.
- Prerequisite
- PHY254H1, MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1, APM346H1/APM351Y1
- Co-requisite
- n.a.
- Exclusion
- PHY459H1
- Recommended preparation
- n.a.
- Textbook
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['no required textbook but will use the information at http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11261467 (or http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10170905)', 'The following book is also recommended - http://go.utlib.ca/cat/8220558'] - Breadth requirement
- BR=5
- Distribution requirement
- DR=SCI
Additional information
The theory of continuous matter, with a strong focus on fluid mechanics. Topics include (but may not be limited to) the continuum approximation, dimensional analysis, stress and strain tensors, linear and isotropic elasticity, the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, conservation laws in fluids, vorticity, potential flows, and water waves.
- course title
- PHY454H1
- session
- winter
- year of study
- 4th year
- time and location
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24L: LEC0101, LEC2001, LEC7001, LEC9101: MW11, On line Synchronous 12T: R11, On line Synchronous Lectures will be delivered synchronously via Zoom and recorded for later viewing. Students can ask questions during the lectures by writing in the “chat" window or by using their microphone. A camera is not necessary for lectures. Tutorials will be delivered online synchronously at the scheduled times. It is recommended that students have a microphone and a camera to participate in tutorials.
- instructor
