Advances in Continuum Mechanics: The Nonlinear Deformation of Solids

一切物质在负荷下都会变形。工程师们利用基本的科学原理，通过详细的分析来预测这种变形，以便设计出塑造我们生活的非凡结构和部件（无论是民用飞机、斜拉桥还是人造髋关节）。这类计算主要依赖于可靠的数学基础。例如，轻质复合材料、高度可变形（橡胶状）聚合物和活组织给分析人员带来了新的挑战。虽然所有工程师都接受应用数学培训，但工程研究人员需要更高水平的指导。达勒姆暑期学校将为多达60名英国研究生提供发展先进连续介质力学领域技能的机会，该领域构成了工程师用于确定复杂应力场的强大计算机模拟方法的基础，材料变形和潜在的破裂模式。7-日制学校将采取一系列重点讲座的形式，从领先的数学家和专业工程师，加上更多的非正式辅导课程，旨在帮助学生理解和实践先进的技术。

All matter deforms under load. Engineers predict such deformations through detailed analyses drawing upon fundamental scientific principles in order to design the extraordinary structures and components that shape our lives (be they civil aircraft, cable-stayed bridges or artificial hips). Calculations of this kind depend crucially upon a sound mathematical basis. Lightweight composite materials, highly deformable (rubber-like) polymers and living tissues, for example, pose new challenges to the analyst. While all engineers undergo training in applied mathematics, there is a need for instruction at a higher level for engineering researchers. The Durham Summer School will offer a body of up to 60 UK postgraduate students the chance to develop their skills in the area of advanced continuum mechanics, which forms the basis of powerful computer-based simulation methods used by engineers to determine complex stress fields, material deformations and potential rupture modes.The 7-day School will take the form of a series of focussed lectures from leading mathematicians and specialist engineers, plus more informal tutorial sessions designed to help students understand and practice the advanced techniques.