Theory of Elasticity

Week 1 : Mathematical Preliminaries Introduction to TensorWeek 2 : Concept of Stresses and StrainsWeek 3 : Material Behaviour– 1 General anisotropic material, strain energy density, constitutive relationWeek 4 : Material Behaviour– 2 Material symmetry, linear elastic material, Generalized Hook’s lawWeek 5 : Formulation of boundary value problems in elasticity Equilibrium, compatibility, formulation in Cartesian and Polar coordinatesWeek 6 : Solution of boundary value problems in elasticity– 1 Plane stress and plane strain problemsWeek 7 : Solution of boundary value problems in elasticity– 1 Problems in flexureWeek 8 : Solution of boundary value problems in elasticity– 1 Problems in TorsionWeek 9 : Introduction to Thermo-elasticityWeek 10 : Introduction to photo-elasticityWeek 11 : Introduction Nonlinear elasticityWeek 12 : Introduction to photo-elasticity