Lectures related to Mechanics of Transforming Materials

Classical Laminate Theory: Analysis & Equilibrium

Covers the Classical Laminate Theory and its analysis of displacements, strains, stresses, and equilibrium in laminated composites.

Solid Mechanics Principles: Eigenstrains

Covers eigenstrains, deformations in a body not caused by stress, and their significance in mechanics.

Laminate Analysis: Introduction

Introduces laminate analysis, covering plane stress, rotation in 2D, and special laminates.

Ellipsoidal Void Stress Concentrations

Explores stress concentrations on ellipsoidal void surfaces and the impact of inclusion on stress distribution.

Eshelby Inclusion: Mechanics and Eigenstrains

Explores the Eshelby method for mechanics of inclusions and eigenstrains, focusing on stress and strain fields inside inclusions.

Mechanics of Slender Structures: Elasticity & Buckling

Explores 3D elasticity, beam bending, and buckling phenomena in slender structures.

Classical Laminate Theory

Covers Classical Laminate Theory for solving mechanics problems with multiple material layers, discussing displacements, strains, stresses, and equilibrium.

Composite Materials Failure

Explores the mechanics and failure mechanisms of composite materials, including matrix cracking, fiber breakage, and delamination.

Mechanics: Introduction and Calculus

Introduces mechanics, differential and vector calculus, and historical perspectives from Aristotle to Newton.

Introduction to Structural Mechanics

Covers the fundamentals of structural mechanics, including axial loading, stress, strain, and generalized uniaxial loading.

Eshelby Inclusion Mechanics

Explores the Eshelby method for ellipsoidal inclusions and the mechanics of particles undergoing shape changes due to eigenstrains.

Axial Loading: Stress and Strain in Deformable Bodies

Covers axial loading, stress, strain, and their implications in deformable bodies.

Mechanics of Slender Structures: Final Review and Overview

Covers the main learning objectives of ME-411, focusing on dimensional analysis, scalings, and mechanical elements.

Configurational Forces: Understanding Interaction Energy in Solid Mechanics

Explores configurational forces and interaction energy in solid mechanics.

Solid Mechanics Principles: Greens Functions

Explores Greens functions in solid mechanics, emphasizing the solution of point forces and their impact on displacement fields.

Structural Mechanics Fundamentals

Covers the basics of structural mechanics, including forces classification, resultant force, and object responses to loads.

Mechanics of Kirchhoff Rods I

Explores the mechanics of slender structures, introducing concepts like finite strain and finite rotation theory.

Deformable Bodies: Introduction

Covers the mechanics of deformable solid bodies using tensors to describe stress and strain.

Laminate Analysis: Introduction

Introduces the theory behind laminates and their applications in different industries.

Mechanics: Moments and Rotations

Covers the calculation of total forces moments and the concept of rigid bodies.