General remarks
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@online{CMM,
author = {Julia Kowalski, Ingo Steldermann, Alan Correa, Marc S. Boxberg},
title = {Continuum Mechanical Modeling for Simulation Science},
year = 2024,
url = {https://mbd_lectures.pages.rwth-aachen.de/cmm},
urldate = {YYYY-MM-DD}
}
Scope and goal
This script complements the course Continuum Mechanical Modeling for Simulation Sciences. Many excellent fundamental textbooks exist on the topic of continuum mechanics, some of which are provided in the list of recommended literature further down on this page. What sets us apart from these and justifies a dedicated script is that we consequently take the perspective of simulation science and computational engineering.
The course aims at introducing students to important classes of continum mechanical models and discusses implications regarding their realization as simulation models. Cutting across different relevant applications in engineering fields and in the applied sciences allows the students to recognize common modeling features of otherwise distinct simulation tools. The course improves the student’s capability to develop and apply computer models for continuum processes, and contributes to a better understanding of assessing the predictive potential of computational process models.
Structure
The structure of the lecture and script is summarized in the following schematic:
What this script is not meant to be
This webpage-based script is intended to provide students material that concisely summarizes our in-person lectures and provides complementary material. At this point in time, the lecture webpage is not meant for conclusive self-study. It rather serves as a repetition of the lecture content and as a starting point for a follow-up literature study on the specialized topics in advanced textbooks.
How to contribute?
This script provides material that complements in person lectures and literature that has been provided. Should you spot any typos or errors, we’d be grateful if you supported us via creating an issue here. We will acknowledge any contributing student on the lecture page.
Literature recommendations
- Maugin (2016) download pdf
- Spencer and Spencer (2004) download pdf
- Gonzalez and Stuart (2001) download pdf in RWTH network
- Ruderman (2019) RWTH library
- Fowler (1997) RWTH library
- Milne-Thomson (1996) RWTH library
- Barenblatt (2014) not freely available
- Venerus and Öttinger (2018) RWTH library
- Hutter (2003) RWTH library, German only
- Bear (2013) RWTH library
- Coussy (2003) web access