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CME 531. Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics. 4 hours.

Matrices and general tensors, isotropic tensor functions, representation theorem, kinematics, polar decompositions, Cauchy-Green tensors, Cauchy stress, Piola-Kirchoff stresses, constitutive laws, frame indifference, hyperelastic materials and universal solutions. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): CME 430 or CME 431.