ES 240 Problem 6

I took the course of Theory of Elasticity during my undergraduate study and the course of Finite Element Method during my master's study.  And my major is Engineering Mechanics. Therefore, I have some fundamental knowledge in solid mechanics but not enough, since I have no background in the aspects of plasticity and large deformation theory. I am currently doing research under Professor Suo's group (http://www.seas.harvard.edu/suo/) and my research topic will focus on gel which is a kind of soft material. Therefore, the later part of this course will be especially valuable and helpful to my future research work. From my undergraduate study, master's study to current PhD study, I have been dedicating in doing research in the field of solid mechanics, and I will also pursue my future career in this domain. Therefore, this course will undeniably contribute a lot to my education, building a solid foundation for my future development.