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151-0540-00L 4 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET
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Experimental Mechanics

Experimentelle Mechanik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Jürg Dual, Dr. Tobias Brack
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:00

Abstract

1. General aspects like transfer functions, vibrations, modal analysis, statistics, digital signal processing, phase locked loop, 2. Optical methods 3. Piezoelectricity 4. Electromagnetic excitation and detection 5. Capacitive Detection

Objective

Understanding, quantitative modelling and practical application of experimental methods for producing and measuring mechanical quantities (motion, deformation, stresses,..)

Content

1. General Aspects: Measurement chain, transfer functions, vibrations and waves in continuous systems, modal analysis, statistics, digital signal analysis, phase locked loop. 2. Optical methods ( acousto optic modulation, interferometry, holography, photoelasticity, shadow optics, Moire methods ) 3. Piezoelectric materials: basic equations, applications, accelerometer ) 4. Electomagnetic excitation and detection, 5. Capacitive detection Practical training and homeworks

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Alle Hilfsmittel erlaubt.
Die Labore mit Berichten sind Elemente der obligatorischen Leistungsüberprüfung (obligatorisches Leistungselement) und müssen für sich alleine bestanden werden (pass/fail).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Experimentelle Mechanik
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (HG D 5.2)
2 h weekly
exercise Experimentelle Mechanik
  • Fri 12:15-13:00 (HG D 5.2)
1 h weekly

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