t.BA.MT.ST.19HS (Statics) 
Module: Statics
This information was generated on: 19 April 2024
No.
t.BA.MT.ST.19HS
Title
Statics
Organised by
T IMES
Credits
4

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2020
 

Short description

 This module sets out to show engineering students the basic concepts and principles of statics in a clear and concise manner. Students systematically develop their problem-solving skills for static issues.

Module coordinator

 Eberlein Robert (ebei)

Learning objectives (competencies)
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
Understanding of basic concepts in statics F K2
Analyzing interaction of forces and moments on rigid bodies F K3
Deriving equilibrium conditions for general systems of forces F, M K3
Determination of static and kinetic friction forces F, M K3
Calculation of center of gravity, center of mass and centroid of an area F, M K3
Calculation of stress resultants in beams, frames and arches F, M K3
Analytical solution of plane truss frameworks for relevant practical applications F, M K4

Module contents

Basic Concepts of Statics

- Short repetition of Newtonian Force and Force Vector
- Representation of a Force
- The Rigid Body
- Classification of Forces
- Free-Body Diagram
- Law of Action and Reaction

Forces with a Common Point of Application

- Addition of Forces in a Plane 
- Decomposition of Forces in a Plane
- Equilibrium in a Plane
- Application Examples

General Systems of Forces

- Couple and Moment of a Couple
- Moment of a Force
- Resultant of Systems of Coplanar Forces and Equilibrium Conditions
- Application Examples
- General Systems of Forces in Space
   - The Moment Vector
   - Equilibrium Conditions
   - Application Examples
- Summary of Equilibrium Conditions

Truss Frameworks

- Support Reactions
- Statically Determinate Trusses
- Determination of the Internal Forces
- Application Examples

Static and Kinetic Friction

- Coulomb Theory of Friction
- Belt Friction

Center of Gravity

- Center of Forces
- Center of Gravity and Center of Mass
- Centroid of an Area

Beams, Frames, Arches

- Plane Structures
- Support Reactions  and Statically Determinate Plane Structures
- Stress Resultants in Straight Beams
- Relationship between Loading and Stress Resultants

Teaching materials

 Class textbook: Engineering Mechanics 1: Gross et al., Springer
Class notes by lecturer

Supplementary literature

  

Prerequisites

 Analysis 1, algebra und statistics 1

Teaching language

 (X) German ( ) English

Part of International Profile

 ( ) Yes (X) No

Module structure

 Type 2a
  For more details please click on this link: T_CL_Modulauspraegungen_SM2025

Exams
Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded assignments during teaching semester 2x exam written 2x
30 min		 graded 20%
End-of-semester exam exam written 90 min graded 60%

Remarks
Deviations from the proof of performance during the lectures can be made if the lecturer announces this in writing in a module agreement during the first week of the study semester.

Legal basis

 The module description is part of the legal basis in addition to the general academic regulations. It is binding. During the first week of the semester a written and communicated supplement can specify the module description in more detail.

Note

Course: Statik - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.MT.ST.19HS.V
Title
Statik - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.