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Engineering Mechanics
Technische Mechanik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:57
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, energy, conservative systems, principles of linear and angular momentum, equations of planar motion of rigid bodies.
Resources
Lecture Notes
yes
Literature
M. B. Sayir, J. Dual, S. Kaufmann: Ingenieurmechanik 1, Grundlagen und Statik. Teubner, Stuttgart, 2004. 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 120 minutes
- Aids
- Selbst verfasste Zusammenfassung auf 4 Blättern bzw. 8 Seiten A4
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Technische Mechanik |
|
3 h weekly |
| exercise | Technische Mechanik |
|
1 h weekly |