07887 - Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student possesses basic knowledge of the laws of Newtonian mechanics and thermodynamics. They are capable of applying general concepts and fundamental laws of kinematics and dynamics, energy exchanges, and transformations between different forms of energy to solve problems, particularly in the field of materials (state diagrams, thermodynamic potentials).

Course contents

Mechanics: Physical quantities and units of measurement. Kinematics and dynamics of the point mass. Work and energy. Mechanics of point mass and many body systems and mechanics of rigid bodies. Deformable solids and elasticity. Fluid mechanics. Numerical exercises. Applications of mechanics to the study of materials.

Thermodynamics: elements of thermology. First law of thermodynamics, conservation of energy and thermodynamic transformations. States of aggregation of matter. Second law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials. Numerical exercises.

Readings/Bibliography

Halliday and Resnick's Principles of Physics, 11th Edition, Global Edition

ISBN: 978-1-119-45401-4

 

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises in the classroom with slides and / or blackboard (traditional or electronic)

Assessment methods

The learning assessment takes place through  written and an oral tests. The written test is carried out at the end of the course (no partial tests are taken). To access the oral test, the written test must be passed with at least a passing grade larger than 18/30. The grade of the written test contributes to the final grade.

During the written test, students can use the calculator and consult textbooks, while mobile phones are not allowed.

Teaching tools

slides and / or blackboard (traditional or electronic)

Office hours

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