3. Kinematics of Deformation

General topics

v      Lagrangian (material) and Eulerian (spatial) descriptions –relations

v      Material and spatial derivatives, convective terms

v      Displacement, rigid body motion

v      Deformation gradient

v      Infinitesimal strain ,  principal strain, invariants

v      Concept and relationship between

v      Compatibility-why and where it is used?

v      Finite deformation problems

v      Area and volume changes in deformations.

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