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.

Please note: The lecture is intended for all students enrolled in the degree programs Civil Engineering and Engineering Sciences and Mechanics (BI) as well as Geodesy and Environmental Engineering (G/UI). During the course of the semester, the lecture will be divided into two parts. The first part is aimed at students in the BI programs, while the second part is intended for students in the Geodesy and Environmental Engineering programs. This division also applies to the lecture, the example-based exercise session, and the tutorials. Further information will be provided via TUCaN and Moodle.

• D. Gross, W. Hauger, J. Schröder, W.A. Wall (2024) Technische Mechanik 2: Elastostatik. Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg, 15th Edition. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-68423-8
• D. Gross, W. Ehlers, P. Wriggers, J. Schröder, R. Müller (2024) Formeln und Aufgaben zur Technischen Mechanik 2: Elastostatik, Hydrostatik. Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg, 14th Edition. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-68425-2