The variational principle and the derivation of the governing equations of static and dynamic systems – different energy methods: Rayleigh-Ritz, Galerkin etc. – applications: problems of stress analysis, determination of deflection in determinate and indeterminate structures, stability and vibrations of beams, columns and plates of constant and varying cross-sectional area.

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