Details
| Course name | Engineering Mechanics I |
| Module number | 13-E0-M001 |
| TUCaN course number |
13-E0-0001-vl (Lecture) 13-E0-0002-ue (Exercise) 13-E0-0004-tt (Tutorial) |
| Lecturer |
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Ralf Müller Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dominik Schillinger |
| Language | German |
| Term | Winter |
| Credit points | 8 |
| Examination | Written exam |
Contents
Engineering Mechanics is one of the most important foundational subjects for nearly all engineering disciplines. This is especially true for civil engineering, mechanical engineering, as well as for mathematics and the natural sciences. The goal of mechanics is to determine the motion of technical systems and the forces associated with that motion. To this end, technical processes are described using idealized models that can be analyzed mathematically. The mathematical solutions are then translated back into engineering language. This cycle of modeling – mathematical analysis – technical interpretation is a defining characteristic of Engineering Mechanics. It also explains the initial difficulties many students face when learning the subject. The course Engineering Mechanics is divided into four parts, each providing an introduction to a major area of mechanics. The first part covers the statics of rigid bodies. The second part is devoted to the statics of deformable bodies, while the third part deals with the dynamics of both rigid and deformable bodies. The fourth and final part provides an introduction to tensor calculus and engineering vibration theory. The necessary knowledge and problem-solving skills are taught through lectures and accompanying exercises.
Statics of rigid bodies
- Introduction, fundamental concepts
- Forces with a common point of application
- General force systems and equilibrium of rigid bodies
- Center of gravity
- Support and joint reactions
- Trusses, beams, frames, arches
- Concept of work and potential, principle of virtual displacements, stability of equilibrium positions
- Friction and adhesion
- Statics of elastic rods
Literature
- D. Gross, W. Hauger, J. Schröder, W.A. Wall (2024) Technische Mechanik 1: Statik. Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg, 15th Edition. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-69443-5
- D. Gross, W. Ehlers, P. Wriggers, J. Schröder, R. Müller (2024) Formeln und Aufgaben zur Technischen Mechanik 1: Statik. Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg, 15th Edition. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-69522-7
Remarks
Lecture-based exercise
Attendance at the lecture-based exercise session for Engineering Mechanics I is voluntary. In these sessions, selected problems are solved and explained as examples.
Group exercise
The exercise groups are supervised by tutors. In these sessions, any problems that arose while working on the exercise assignments are discussed. A prerequisite for this is that you have familiarized yourself with the current exercise sheet before attending the group session.
The exercise assignments are made available for download on Moodle during the week prior to the exercise.
Registration for the above-mentioned exercise sessions is done via TUCaN.
Participation in the exercises is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended.
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