Computational Mechanics of Materials
MIT OpenCourseWare's graduate course 16.225 covers state-of-the-art numerical methods for analyzing the nonlinear continuum response of materials. Topics include linear and finite deformation elasticity, inelasticity, and dynamics, alongside numerical techniques such as variational formulation, variational constitutive updates, finite element discretization, error estimation, constrained problems, and time integration algorithms with convergence analysis. Programming assignments emphasize parallel computer implementation of these algorithms, with strong ties to real engineering applications. Course materials include lecture notes and assignments from MIT's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, freely available for self-study. No certificate is offered, consistent with MIT OpenCourseWare's model.