Introduction to Continuoum Mechanics-Fluid Mechanics

Course Information
TitleΕισαγωγή στη Μηχανική των Συνεχών Μέσων-Ρευστομηχανική / Introduction to Continuoum Mechanics-Fluid Mechanics
Code03YG013
FacultyEngineering
SchoolRural and Surveying Engineering
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorAvraam Konstantinidis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600025725

Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Agronómōn kai Topográfōn Mīchanikṓn (2025-sīmera)

Registered students: 58
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
Core CoursesCore Courses325

Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours6
Class ID
600267782
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
It is advisable, but not necessary, to have some familiarity with Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, General Physics
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will: - ensure the equilibrium of forces in the plane - design load diagrams of cross-sections in two-dimensional problems - find normal and shear stresses in beam bending problems - solve simple problems in continuum mechanics in one and three dimensions. - understand the basic mathematical background of fluid mechanics, and be able to apply it upon specific initial and limit conditions.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
Course Content (Syllabus)
Brief review of matrices, vectors, tensors. Kinematics of material signs and bodies. Deformation geometry. Stress tensor and deformation tensor. Conservation of mass, linear momentum, angular momentum and energy. Equations of state. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Elasticity Theory. Concepts from material strength and cross-sectional loads. Applications in structural elements.
Keywords
continuous medium mechanics, fluid mechanics
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
powerpoint resentations, excel for computations, use of eLearning for communication with students and conducting mid-term examination
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures52
Laboratory Work13
Reading Assigment60
Total125
Student Assessment
Description
1. written examination at the end of the semester 2. Progress (midterm) exam or Home solving of exercises.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1α. Η.Χ. Αϋφαντής, ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΝΤΟΧΗ ΤΩΝ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΝΕΧΟΥΣ,GRAPHOLINE, Θεσσαλονίκη, 2010 (Κωδ. 48638) ή 1β. W.A. Nash, ΣΤΑΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ, Τζιόλα, Θεσσαλονίκη, 2001 (Κωδ. 18549012)
Additional bibliography for study
W.A. Nash, ΑΝΤΟΧΗ ΤΩΝ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ, SHAUM'S OUTLINE SERIES, ΕΣΠΙ, Θεσσαλονίκη, 1988 (κωδ. 2589) και Α. Κωνσταντινίδης, ΣΕΙΡΕΣ ΑΣΚΗΣΕΩΝ ΣΤΗ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ και Π. Τολίκας, Ε. Σιδηρόπουλος, ΕΦΑΡΜΟΣΜΕΝΗ ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΗ, Σημειώσεις ΤΑΤΜ
Last Update
23-02-2025