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Mechanics 1: Kinematics and Statics (Colloquium)
Mechanik 1: Kinematik und Statik (Kolloquium)
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Abstract
Basics: Position of a material point, velocity, kinematics of rigid bodies, forces, reaction principle, mechanical powerStatics: Groups of forces, moments, equilibrium of rigid bodies, reactions at supports, parallel forces, center of gravity, statics of systems, principle of virtual power, trusses, frames, forces in beams and cables, friction
Objective
The understanding of the fundamentals of Statics for engineers and their application in simple settings.
Content
Basics: Position of a material point; velocity; kinematics of rigid bodies; translation, rotation, planar motion; forces, action-reaction principle, internal and external forces, distributed forces; mechanical power. Statics: equivalence and reduction of groups of forces; rest and equilibrium; basic theorem of statics; kinematic and static boundary conditions, applications to supports and clamps of rods and beams; procedures for determination of forces at supports and clamps; parallel forces and centre of gravity; statics of systems, solution using basic theorem and using the principle of virtual power, statically indeterminate systems; statically determinate truss structures, ideal truss structures, nodal point equilibrium, methods for truss force determination; friction, static friction, sliding friction, friction at joints and supports, rolling resistance; forces in cables; beam loading, force and moment vector.
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Literature
Sayir, M.B., Dual J., Kaufmann S., Ingenieurmechanik 1: Grundlagen und Statik, Teubner
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- no performance assessment
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| colloquium |
Mechanik 1: Kinematik und Statik (Kolloquium)
Di 15-16 im ETA F 5 mit Videoübertragung ins ETF E 1 und HG E 3
In der ersten Semesterwoche fällt das Kolloquium aus und wird durch eine Doppelstunde Vorlesung Di 14-16 ersetzt.
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1 h weekly |