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376-0001-00L 5 Credits BSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Biomechanics I

Biomechanik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jess Gerrit Snedeker
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:29

Abstract

Introduction to engineering mechanics with applications in biology and medicine: kinematics and statics of rigid bodies and systems. Basic introduction to deformation and failure of materials under load.

Objective

Students can solve problems of elementary engineering mechanics, and understand how these are relevant to biology and medicine.

Content

Basic notions: position and velocity of particles, rigid bodies, planar motion, kinematics of rigid body, force, couple, power. Statics: static equivalence, force-couple system, center of forces, centroid, principle of virtual power, equilibrium, constraints, statics, friction. Effects of mechanical load, and material stresses and deformation in tension, compression, bending, and torsion.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Yes

Literature

M. B. Sayir, J. Dual, S. Kaufmann: Ingenieurmechanik 1, Grundlagen und Statik. Vieweg + Teubner, Wiesbaden, 2008. M. B. Sayir, S. Kaufmann: Ingenieurmechanik 3, Dynamik. Teubner, Stuttgart, 2005.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
5 A4-Seiten (nicht Blätter!) mit persönlichen, handgeschriebenen Notizen; kein Taschenrechner; neutrales Wörterbuch für Fremdsprachige.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Biomechanik I
  • Mon 09:15-10:00 (HG F 1)
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (ML D 28)
3 h weekly
exercise Biomechanik I
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (CHN G 42)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (HG G 26.1)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (HG G 26.5)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (IFW C 31)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (IFW C 33)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (LEE C 104)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (LFW B 2)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (LFW C 1)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (LFW C 11)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (NO E 39)
2 h weekly

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