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Engineering Mechanics
Technische Mechanik
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:01
Abstract
Introduction to engineering mechanics: kinematics, statics and dynamics of rigid bodies and systems of rigid bodies.
Objective
By learning the basics of kinematics, statics and dynamics, students should gain a basic understanding of the subject matter with which simple problems in engineering mechanics can be analyzed and solved. Based on this, further lectures, which require knowledge of mechanics, can be attended.
Content
Basic notions: position and velocity of particles, rigid bodies, planar motion, kinematics of rigid bodies, force, torque, power. Statics: static equivalence, center of forces, centroid, principle of virtual power, equilibrium, constraints, analytical 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
- Zusammenfassung (computer- oder handgeschrieben) auf maximal 4 Blättern A4, die doppelseitig bedruckt sein dürfen. Aufgaben mit Lösungen und alte Prüfungen sind nicht zulässig. Eigene Beispiele zur Veranschaulichung sind zugelassen. Die Zusammenfassung darf von einer beliebigen Quelle (z.B. vom AMIV) bezogen werden, solange die obenstehenden Kriterien erfüllt sind. Weder Taschenrechner noch andere elektronische Hilfsmittel sind zugelassen.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Technische Mechanik |
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1 h weekly |
| exercise |
Technische Mechanik
Groups are selected in myStudies.
Die Übungen beginnen in der zweiten Woche.
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2 h weekly |