ECTS - Theory of Continuous Media II

Theory of Continuous Media II (ME662) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Theory of Continuous Media II ME662 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Ph.D.
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Energy and virtual work equations, Second Law of thermodynamics, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes. Linearized Elasticity Problems, Theory of Thermoelasticity, Gibbs relation. Adiabatic and isothermal deformations. Clausius-Duhem inequality. Constitutive equations, Small-Deformation, Large-Rotation Problem, Material symmetry restrictions. Theory of Viscoelasticity, Theory of Plasticity. Fundamentals of Linear Elastic Behavior of Solids, Material Symmetries, Variational Principles. Continuum Damage Mechanics using Internal State Variables, Fundamentals of Newtonian Fluids, Inviscid and Viscous Compressible Flow; Navier-Stokes Equations, Ideal and Rotational Flows. Non-Newtonian Fluids.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students will have the ability to 1. Apply virtual work principles in mechanics 2. Understand the concept of small deformation and large deformation theories 3. Understand Plasticity Formulations 4. Understand constitutive models for viscoelastic solids; 5. Become familiar with the concept of continuum damage mechanics 6. Understand Thermoelastic Materials 7. Be able to solve simple boundary value problems for fluids and solids. 8. Derive governing equations of Newtonian and non-newtonian fluids
Course Content Energy and virtual work equations, second law of thermodynamics, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes; theory of thermoelasticity, Gibbs relation; adiabatic and isothermal deformations; Clausius-Duhem inequality; constitutive equations, material symmetry restrictions; theory of viscoelasticity, theory of plasticity; applications.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Energy and Virtual Work
2 Second Law of thermodynamics, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes.
3 Small-Deformation Theories
4 Thermoelasticity, Gibbs relation.
5 Adiabatic and isothermal deformations.
6 Theory of Clausius-Duhem inequality 

7 Large-Rotation Problem Material symmetry restrictions
8 Variational Principles
9 Theory of Viscoelasticity
10 Theory of Plasticity

11 Variational Methods in Elasticity and Plasticity
12 Continuum Damage Mechanics using Internal State Variables
13 Fundamentals of Newtonian Fluids, Inviscid and Viscous Compressible Flow
14 Navier-Stokes Equations, Ideal and Rotational Flows. Non-Newtonian Fluids.

Sources

Course Book 1. Reddy, Junuthula Narasimha. An introduction to continuum mechanics. Cambridge university press, 2013.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains the ability to understand and apply knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and basic sciences at the level of expertise.
2 Gains the ability to access wide and deep knowledge in the field of Engineering by doing scientific research with current techniques and methods, evaluate, interpret and implement the gained knowledge.
3 Being aware of the latest developments his/her field of study, defines problems, formulates and develops new and/or original ideas and methods in solutions.
4 Designs and applies theoretical, experimental, and model-based research, analyzes and interprets the results obtained at the level of expertise.
5 Gains the ability to use the applications, techniques, modern tools and equipment in his/her field of study at the level of expertise.
6 Designs, executes and finalizes an original work process independently.
7 Can work in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, lead teams, use the information of different disciplines together and develop solution approaches.
8 Pays regard to scientific, social and ethical values in all professional activities and acquires responsibility consciousness at the level of expertise.
9 Contributes to the literature by communicating the processes and results of his/her academic studies in written form or orally in national and international academic environments, communicates effectively with communities and scientific staff working in the field of specialization.
10 Gains the skill of lifelong learning at the level of expertise.
11 Communicates verbally and in written form using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
12 Recognizes the social, environmental, health, safety, legal aspects of engineering applications, as well as project management and business life practices, being aware of the limitations they place on engineering applications.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 6 18
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 16 32
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 30 30
Total Workload 122