MEK2200 – Continuum Mechanics
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Then course gives an introduction to continuum mechanics and the mathematical description of forces, stresses and deformations in viscous fluids and elastic materials. The course focuses on the stress tensor, Cauchy’s stress-strain relations, deformations and strain. We study Hooke’s law for elastic matter, Newton’s law of friction in fluids, as well as simple viscoelastic models (stress-strain relations). We consider the derivation of fundamental equations of motion and conservation equations.
Learning outcome
After completing the course you
- will have knowledge about fundamental equations of conservation and motion in viscous fluids and elastic materials
- will have knowledge about the stress tensor and its significance for the mathematical description of viscous fluids and elastic materials
- will have knowledge about Hooke’s law for elastic materials, Newton’s law of friction for fluids and similar models for viscoelastic fluids
- know how to derive primitive and developed forms of the equations of motion
- will master index and vector notation
- are able to solve explicit problems involving the equations of motion for viscous fluids and elastic materials.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.
Special admission requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2
And in addition one of these:
Physics (1+2)
Chemistry (1+2)
Biology (1+2)
Information technology (1+2)
Geosciences (1+2)
Technology and theories of research (1+2)
The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).
Recommended previous knowledge
- MAT1100 – Calculus
- MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra
- MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and Computations/MAT-IN1105 – Programming, Modelling and Computations
- MEK1100 – Vector Calculus
- MAT1120 – Linear Algebra (can be taken simultaneously)
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with MEK3220 – Continuum Mechanics (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with MEK4220 – Continuum Mechanics (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with MEK4200 – Viscous Flow and Elastic Media (discontinued).
Teaching
6 hours of lectures/exercises per week throughout the semester.
The exercises are to a large extent based on independent work from the students.
Examination
Final written exam which counts 100 % towards the final grade.?
This course has 2 mandatory assignments that must be approved before you can sit the final exam.
Examination support material
Rottmann's formula list and approved calculators are allowed. Information about approved calculators in Norwegian.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in Norwegian. You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.