/centre for analysis, scientific computing and applicationsOutlineStrain and deformationa global overviewMark van KraaijSeminar on Continuum Mechanics /centre for analysis, scientific computing and applicationsOutlineContinuum mechanicsContinuummechanicsDefinitionContinuum mechanics is a branch of mechanics concernedwith the stresses in solids, liquids and gases and thedeformation or flow of these materials.A continuum disregards the molecular structure of matter andpictures it as being without gaps or empty spaces. /centre for analysis, scientific computing and applicationsOutlineContinuum mechanicsContinuummechanicsSeminar topicsStressStrain and deformationGeneral principles /centre for analysis, scientific computing and applicationsOutlineContinuum mechanicsSolidmechanicsFluidmechanicsContinuummechanicsDefinitionSolid mechanics deals with solid materials. A solid has adefined rest shape and can support shear stresses.Fluid mechanics deals with fluids (both liquids and gases).A fluid