Nonlinear Field Theories of Mechanics
 

Course content:
Fundamental concepts of non-linear continuum mechanics in a non-cartesian description, as realized in modern FE-formulations, such as ABAQUS

Rotordynamics
 

Course content:
The students learn about models, computational modelling methods and phenomena in the field of rotor dynamics
• Introduction to the dynamics of machines, structures and rotors
• Equations of motion, discretization of simple rotating structures
• Vibration isolation
• Static and dynamic model reduction, modal and bi-modal analysis
• Jeffcott rotor, outer and inner damping, gyroscopic effect, variation oft he rotation speed, vibrations of blades
• Fluid film bearing, Magnetic bearing, rotor with crack

Computation of examples of the dynamics of machines, structures and rotors

Advanced Computational Methods in Mechanics
 

Course content:
The students should get an overview about the possibilities of computational methods in mechanics and should also attain the ability to collect material about specific computational methods, to present and program them within simplified computer codes.
• Advanced computer-aided methods in mechanics
• Stress and strain measures in continuum mechanics including discussion of stress and strain rates
• Nonlinear finite element methods for structural and solid finite elements
• Advanced methods formultibody system dynamics
• Material models and basics of elasto-plasticity
• Time integration methods

Mechanics of Smart Structures
 

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Advanced Strength of Materials
 

Course content:
Fundamental concepts of the mechanics of thin-walled structures (plates, shells, thermal stresses)

Experimental and Numerical Methods in Mechanics
 

Course content:
The students learn the advantages and disadvantages of the discussed methods of mechanics.
• Experimental modal analysis
• Acoustic measurements, basics in acoustics
• Accuracy of the numerical and experimental methods
• Error propagation, discretisation error
• Applicaton of window functions
• Application of filters

Modern Trends in Engineering Mechanics
 

Course content:
In this course modern trends in engineering mechanics will be discussed, whereat the main focus is on the discussion about trends with practical relevance.

Selected Topics in Computational Methods in Mechanics
 

Course content:

This class provides interested students with the opportunity for a recess of computational mechanics. The main focuss is on project related work with high practical relevance.

Modelling in the vibration theory
 

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Selected topics in the vibration theory
 

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Vehicle dynamics
 

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Master Thesis Seminar