Lectures in course ME-201: Continuum mechanics

Bending and Buckling of Rods

Covers tension, elasticity, Poisson ratio, stress, strain, constitutive models, bending, buckling of rods, and historical remarks on mechanics in Switzerland.

Continuum Mechanics: The Continuum Hypothesis Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores Continuum Mechanics and the Continuum Hypothesis, emphasizing the importance of ignoring molecular nature at appropriate scales.

Continuum Mechanics at EPFL: Research and Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores EPFL's research in continuum mechanics, covering topics like plasticity, fracture, and fluid-structure interaction.

Vector Products: Dot and Cross - Part 2 Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the concepts of dot and cross products of vectors and their applications.

Continuum Mechanics: EPFL Research Labs and Applications

Delves into open research questions in continuum mechanics at EPFL, covering topics from geometry and mechanics to fluid-structure interaction.

Continuum Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications

Explores Continuum Mechanics, focusing on the continuum hypothesis and its practical applications in engineering and physical sciences.

Sailing: Theory and Practical Applications Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the theory behind sailing and practical applications for sailboat performance optimization.

Small Displacements in Mechanics Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the concept of small displacements in mechanics and the assumptions made for moment balance.

Understanding Dimensionless Groups Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores dimensionless groups' significance in analyzing physical systems and problem-solving, emphasizing their role in characterizing complex systems.

Equilibrium in Tension: Verification and Compatibility Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the verification of equilibrium equations and compatibility in tension scenarios, ensuring uniform stress distribution.

Viscous Dissipation and the Slider Bearing Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores energy dissipation in fluid flow, particularly in a slider bearing system, emphasizing the impact of viscosity on kinetic energy loss.

Convective Instability and Thermal Expansion Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers convective instability, thermal expansion, Rayleigh number, and heat transfer manipulations.

Constitutive Laws: Elasticity Theory Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores constitutive laws in elasticity theory, stress-deformation relationship, Hooke's laws, isotropy, and material symmetries.

Drag on a Sphere and Newtonian Fluid Mechanics Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the analysis of drag on a sphere in Newtonian fluid mechanics, focusing on key parameters and the significance of Reynolds number.

Heat Transfer in Fluids Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the fundamentals of heat transfer in fluids, focusing on conduction, convection, and thermal equilibrium.

Linear Momentum Balance Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Analyzes linear momentum balance equations and explores the consequences of continuity and divergence in angular momentum conservation.

Lubrication: Energy Dissipation and Engineering Practice Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the significance of lubrication in reducing energy consumption and friction in engineering practice.

Dimensional Analysis of Explosions Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores dimensional analysis of large explosions using tabulated values to predict explosive behavior.

Buckling of Structural Members Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores buckling of structural members, including columns under compressive loads and the transition to turbulence in fluid flows.

Vector Transformation Law Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the transformation law of vectors and their properties, emphasizing direction and magnitude.