Lectures related to Variational Methods in Mechanics

Covers numerical methods for solving boundary value problems, including applications with the Fast Fourier transform (FFT) and de-noising data.

Explores the mechanics of a helix under gravity, studying equilibrium shapes and solving differential equations for helix components.

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

Covers the governing equations for forces and motion in continua, including stress, energy conservation, solid deformation, and fluid motion.