CE-WP01: Variational Calculus and Tensor Analysis Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Course Overview
The course covers the following topic: Why do we need variations and tensors in mechanics? The course will address the basic mathematical aspects and links them to the fundamental framework of continuum mechanics.
Learning Achievement
The students will become familiar with basic issues of variational methods and tensor analysis.
Competence
The students will become familiar with basic issues of variational methods and tensor analysis.
Course prerequisites
Basic knowledge in Mathematics and Mechanics
Grading Philosophy
Written examination / 90 minutes
Course schedule
Week1: Introduction Week 2: followed by Week 3 to the Final Week
Course type
combination of lecture and exercise
Online Course Requirement
communication platform: moodle
Instructor
Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Hoppe
Other information
Site for Inquiry
Please inquire about the courses at the address below.
Contact person: For questions related to the content of the course, please contactMr. Dipl.-Ing. Jörg SahlmenE-Mail: comp-eng@rub.deFor all kind of technical and practical questions, please contact Ms. Laura Santisi.E-Mail: Laura.Santisi@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Email address: E-Mail: comp-eng@rub.deE-Mail: Laura.Santisi@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Link to the syllabus provided by the university
