Applications of Continuum Mechanics to Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Spring 2006

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Author:

Hager, Bradford H.

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Science and Technology

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M.I.T.

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MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

Practical applications of the continuum concept for deformation of solids and fluids, emphasizing force balance. Stress tensor, infinitesimal and finite strain, and rotation tensors developed. Constitutive relations applicable to geological materials, including elastic, viscous, brittle, and plastic deformation. Solutions to classical problems in geodynamics.

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English

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