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151-3207-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MAVT

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Lightweight

Leichtbau

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Paolo Ermanni

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:10

Abstract

The elective course Lightweight includes numerical methods for the analysis of the load carrying and failure behavior of lightweight structures, as well as construction methods and design principles for lightweight design.

Objective

The goal of this course is to convey substantiated background for the understanding and the design and sizing of modern lightweight structures in mechanical engineering, vehicle and airplane design.

Content

Lightweight design Thin-walled beams and structures Instability behavior of thin walled structures Reinforced shell structures Load introduction in lightweight structures Joining technology Sandwich design

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script, Handouts, Exercises

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 150 minutes
Aids: Open book: Alle Dokumente sind erlaubt (z.B. Vorlesungsunterlagen, Notizen, Zusammenfassungen, Bücher, Wörterbücher); Schreibutensilien, programmierbarer Taschenrechner; Keine PC oder Kommunikationsgeräte.

Im Verlauf des Semesters werden zwei freiwillige Zwischenprüfungen durchgeführt.Die Schlussnote ist gleich: falls- keine Zwischenprüfung (ZP) besser als Sessionsprüfungsnote: Sessionsprüfungsnote- eine ZP besser als Sessionsprüfungsnote: Sessionsprüfungsnote 85% + bessere ZP-Note 15%- beide ZP besser als Sessionsprüfungsnote: Sessionsprüfungenote 70% + jede ZP-Note 15%

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Leichtbau Die Lehrveranstaltung beginnt in der zweiten Semesterwoche.	Mon 14:15-16:00 (HG G 3)	2 h weekly
exercise	Leichtbau Die Lehrveranstaltung beginnt in der zweiten Semesterwoche.	Thu 10:15-12:00 (HG E 5)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Electives
  - Focus Specialization
    - Design, Mechanics and Materials (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Kristina Shea In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Design, Mechanics and Material you are free to choose any of the courses offered within the focus and are encouraged to select among those recommended. If you wish to take one of the Master level courses, you must get approval from the lecturer.)