Variational Principles in Continuum and Structural Mechanics

Course guarantor:

Milan Jirásek

Lecturer:

Martin Horák, Milan Jirásek

Tutor:

Martin Horák, Milan Jirásek

Supervisor:

Department of Mechanics

Synopsis:

Students will be guided to explore the general structure of discrete, continuum and discretized models used in linear and nonlinear statics and dynamics of structures (beams, frames, plates) and solid bodies. Emphasis will be placed on the universal nature of the underlying fundamental principles, such as the principle of virtual work (or power) and variational principles (Lagrange, Castigliano, Hellinger-Reissner, Hu-Washizu, Hashin-Shtrikman, Hamilton), and on the duality between static and kinematic equations/operators. Tensorial notation will be introduced and used throughout the course.

Requirements:

Prerequisites: Basic concepts of structural mechanics (beam models, hyperstatic frames) and strength of materials (elastic stress-strain law, Cauchy equilibrium equations).

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

The classes combine lectures and seminars with active student participation. A key role is played by problems assigned as homework, which form the basis of presentations and discussions in class. The objective is not only to transfer specific knowledge, but also to develop students aptitude for independent thinking and critical analysis.

Study materials:

Lecture notes prepared by the instructor

M. Jirásek, Z. P. Bažant: Inelastic Analysis of Structures, Wiley 2002

M. Itskov: Tensor Algebra and Tensor Analysis for Engineers, Springer 2013

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: