Saturday, March 30, 2013

2 - Vectors, Matrices, and Tensors

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Introduction to Matrices
2.3 Vector Spaces
2.4 Definition of Tensors
2.5 The Symmetric Eigenproblem
2.6 The Rayleigh Quotient and the Minimax Characterization
2.7 vector and Matrix Norms
2.8 Exercises

2 - Motion Along a Straight Line

2-1 What is Physics ?
2-2 Motion
2-3 Position and Displacement
2-4 Average Velocity and Average Speed
2-5 Instantaneous Velocity and Speed
2-6 Acceleration
2-7 Constant Acceleration : Speed Case
2-8 Another Look at Constant Acceleration
2-9 Free-Fall Acceleration
2-10 Graphical Integration in Motion Analysis

2 - Axially Loaded Members

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Monday, March 25, 2013

14 - Kinetic of a Particle : Work and Energy

14.1 The Work of a Force

1 - Introduction and Basic Concepts

1-1 Thermodynamics and Energy
  • Applications Areas of Thermodynamics
1-2 Importance of Dimensions and Units
  • Some SI and English Units 
  • Dimension Homogeneity 
  • Unity Conversion Ratios
1-3 Systems and Control Volumes
1-4 Properties of a System
  •  Continuum
1-5 Density and Specific Gravity
1-6 State and Equilibrium
  • The State Postulate
1-7 Processes and Cycles
  • The Steady-Flow Process
1-8 Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
  • Temperature Scales 
  • The International Temperature Scale of 1990
1-9 Pressure
  • Variation of Pressure with Depth
1-10 The Manometer
  •  Other Pressure Measurement Devices
1-11 The Barometer and Atmospheric Pressure
1-12 Problem-Solving Technique

Summary