This course gives an introduction to the mathematical theory of linear elasticity. Elasticity is concerned with the deformation of solid bodies in response to applied forces. The course will show how such problems can be formulated in mathematical terms and how the governing equations can be solved. For an overview of the course see the official syllabus . Many members of staff in the department have research interests in elasticity and this course will lay the foundations for possible future postgraduate work in this discipline.
Obvious applications exist in engineering problems.
This course is currently taught by Dr. Matthias Heil . This page provides online access to the lecture notes, example sheets and other handouts and announcements. Please note that the lecture notes only summarize the main results and will generally be handed out after the material has been covered in the lecture. Stress distribution in a plate with a circular hole. Illustration of the stress distribution in a plate with a circular hole.