MBK110

Module Number
MBK 110
Module Name
Applied Methods of Technical
Mechanics
Degree Course:
MSc in Automotive Engineering (AE)
Teaching Staff
Prof. Dr. J. Vogel, Faculty MBK
Prof. Dr. W. Günther, Faculty MBK
Semester:
Summer Semester
ECTS Credit Points:
6
Major(s) / Specialization(s):
Workload in hours:
180
Teaching / learning methods in hours:
Lecture
45 (3 SWS)
Practice
15 (1 SWS)
Practical Training
15 (1 SWS)
Term Paper
50
Exam Preparation
20
Self Study
35
Learning Objectives
After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to use applied methodology to
model, analyze and evaluate heavy duty (highly stressed) components technical systems from the
engineering viewpoint. Students will understand the correlation between conservation laws and basic
principles of mathematical physics and able to apply this knowledge to new parts and systems in
automotive engineering. They are prepared to verify theoretical results using modern methods of
experimental mechanics for automotive structural components.
Contents
- Materials designed to increase in-depth knowledge of elastostatics (Review of Basics)
- Energy methods, Betti’s theorem (Maxwell-Betti reciprocity theorem)
- Multi-axial stress conditions
- Lightweight structures and materials mechanics
- Selected problems applying Fundamentals of Engineering
- Experimental temperature, stress and strain analysis including student project work for Formula
Student using experimental methods
- In-depth knowledge of kinematics and kinetics (Review of Basics)
- Dynamics of transmissions and mechanisms
- Oscillations of discrete systems
Course Prerequisites / Required Reading Material
- Active knowledge in mathematics and technical mechanics (at Dipl.-Ing. (FH) or Bachelor of
Engineering level)
- Basics of CAE (Computer-Aided-Engineering), operational strength and lightweight construction
- Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics required
Literature:
- Fischer, K-F.; Günther, W.: Technische Mechanik. Leipzig, Stuttgart: Deutscher Verlag für
Grundstoffindustrie 1994
- Rockhausen, L.; Laßmann, J.: Taschenbuch der Technischen Mechanik. 8. Auflage, Leipzig:
Fachbuchverlag 2006
- Dresig, H.; Holzweißig, F.: Maschinendynamik. 5. Auflage, Berlin. Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag 2004
- Rohrbach, C. (Hrsg.): Handbuch für experimentelle Spannungsanalyse. Düsseldorf: VDI-Verlag 1989
- Kobayashi, A.S. (Hrsg.): Handbook of Experimental Mechanics. 2. Auflage, John Wiley & Sons 1993
Exams and Evaluation
Form / Type:
Duration:
Evaluation:
Written Examination
Term Paper
120 minutes
70%
30%
Exam Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Practical Training
Erarbeitet/aktualisiert am: 02.12.2007
durch: Prof. Dr. J. Vogel, Faculty KFT
English Version from 18th March 2011 by Patricia Joliet