Mechanics of Kirchhoff Rods I

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Covers the mechanics of slender structures, focusing on exact kinematics and equilibrium equations of rods.

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

Covers the theory of nonlinear curved beams, discussing inextensible strains, finite rotations, and the exact inextensionable theory.

Explores the theory of finite strain and rotation in Kirchhoff rods, covering inextensible strains, finite rotations, and equilibrium.

Covers strain-displacement relations, simplifications, constitutive relations, equilibrium equations, and circular rings.

Covers the dimensional reduction in slender structures, constitutive laws, and mechanics of plates and shells.

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

Explores the moment-curvature relation for beams, emphasizing stress distribution and typical boundary conditions.

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

Covers 3D linear elasticity, stress, strain, beams' behavior under loads, and torsion.