Continuum Mechanics: Theory and Applications

This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics, including the laws of thermodynamics, stress analysis, energy conservation, constitutive laws, kinematics, fluid motion, and mathematical tools. It also explores the behavior of materials under different forces and their response, focusing on linearly elastic materials and the deformation of solids. The lecture delves into the geometry of body motion, the governing equations of physics, and the tools needed for expressing and solving problems in continuum mechanics.