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Engineering Mechanics

Technische Mechanik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Paolo Tiso
VVZ CR 2.6

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:11

Abstract

Introduction to engineering mechanics: kinematics, statics and dynamics of rigid bodies and systems of rigid bodies.

Objective

Students can solve problems of elementary engineering mechanics.

Content

Basic notions: position and velocitiy 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. Dynamics: acceleration, inertial forces, d'Alembert's Principle, Newton's Second Law, principles of linear and angular momentum, equations of planar motion of rigid bodies.

Resources

Lecture Notes

yes, in German

Literature

M. B. Sayir, J. Dual, S. Kaufmann, E. Mazza: Ingenieurmechanik 1, Grundlagen und Statik. Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden, 2015. M. B. Sayir, S. Kaufmann: Ingenieurmechanik 3, Dynamik. Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden, 2014.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Handschriftlich selbst verfasste Zusammenfassung auf 4 Blättern bzw. 8 Seiten A4. Aufgaben mit Lösungen und alte Prüfungen sind nicht zulässig.
Es wird eine optionale Zwischenprüfung geben. Falls sich das Ergebnis der freiwilligen Zwischenprüfung verbessernd auf die finale Note auswirkt, so zählt diese zu 30% zum Schlussergebnis.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Technische Mechanik
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (ETF C 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Technische Mechanik
Groups are selected in myStudies.
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (CHN D 44)
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (ETZ H 91)
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (HG D 3.1)
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (HG D 7.1)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (CAB G 52)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (CHN G 42)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (ETZ E 7)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (ETZ F 91)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (ETZ H 91)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG D 3.1)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG D 5.1)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG D 5.3)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (IFW B 42)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 13)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (ML J 34.1)
2 h weekly
colloquium Technische Mechanik
  • Tue 12:15-13:00 (ETF C 1)
1 h weekly

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