ME 7210: Elasticity and Plasticity (Formerly MTM G210), Fall 2009, Course Registration Number (CRN) 13051
Northeastern University
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Instructor: Professor George G. Adams, 617-373-3826, 203 Snell Engineering Center
Conference Hours: To be announced.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite:Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers 1 or 2 (ME 6200 or ME 6201) is suggested, but not necessary.
Meetings: The class meets from 4:10-5:50 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 
Class is cancelled on Thursday, September 10. The first class will be on Tuesday, September 15.
 
Catalog Course Description:
This course covers stress and strain analysis in continuous media. Topics include: analysis of Cartesian tensors using indicial notation, stress and strain concepts, point stress and strain, relation to tensor concepts, equations of equilibrium and compatibility, constitutive laws for elastic, general, axisymmetric, plane stress and plane strain formulations and solutions, the relation of elasticity to structural mechanics theories, physical basis of plastic/inelastic deformation of solids, constitutive descriptions of plasticity including yielding, hardening rules, Prandtl-Reuss constitutive laws, and viscoplasticity.
 
Goals and Objectives:
To thoroughly understand the concepts of stress, strain, and stress-strain relationships using indicial notation. To become familiar with problem formulations and solutions in elasticity, plasticity, and viscoelasticity. To prepare for future study in elasticity, continuum mechanics, plasticity, and viscoelasticity.
 
Announcements:
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  • Syllabus
  • Class is cancelled on Thursday, September 10. The first class will be on Tuesday, September 15.
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    Text:
  • H. Reismann and P.S. Pawlik, "Elasticity -- Theory and Applications," Robert E. Krieger Publishing Company, Inc., Malabar, Florida, 1991.
  • G.E. Mase, "Theory and Problems of Continuum Mechanics," Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1970. (recommended, but not required).

    Grading:
    There will be two mid-term exams and a final exam. Homework will be assigned weekly, but not graded.