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Dimensioning Components


learning results of the module

ID study objective
L1 Mathematische und physikalische Verfahren als Werkzeug zur Beschreibung technischer Fragestellungen anwenden können
L2 Fähigkeit zur Analyse technischer Systeme: Kenntnis der Methodik zur Beschreibung und Verhaltensmodellierung technischer Systeme durch mathematische Verfahren und Anwendung physikalischer Gesetze
L3 Wesentliche Bauelemente und Komponenten benennen, ihre Wirkungsweise erklären und sie auslegen können
L4 Grundlegendes Basiswissen anwenden können und Beherrschen der wesentlichen Verfahren zur Berechnung und Auslegung mechanischer Systeme
L7 Vorhandenes Wissen auf neue Fragestellungen transferieren können
L8 Vertieftes Fachwissen in gewählter Studienrichtung/Schwerpunkt besitzen und deren fachspezifische Techniken anwenden können
L9 Inhalte abstrahieren und auf andere Problemstellungen übertragen können; Konzeptionelle und strukturierte Problemlösungen erarbeiten
L12 Englisch als Arbeitssprache im ingenieurtechnischen Bereich professional verwenden können

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Dimensioning Components
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2024
Module code: MEB_24_M_3.06.BTD
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P241-0429
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
3V+1U (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 3
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
written exam 180 min

[updated 13.11.2023]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MEB_24_M_3.06.BTD (P241-0429) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2024 , semester 3, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ramona Hoffmann
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ramona Hoffmann


[updated 28.02.2025]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will:
-- be able to distinguish between and describe static and dynamic stresses, especially on real components
-- be able to describe important procedures and tools for component dimensioning
-- be able to take the geometric and material parameters into account that influence the dynamic strength of components -- be able to dimension complex components under composite, multi-axial loads for static and dynamic load cases
-- be able to determine the deflection curves of structural components using the Euler-Bernoulli theory and interpret the results
-- be able to apply energy methods to solve simple problems in elastomechanics
-- be able to formulate questions and speak in front of a large group, as well as expertly justify their decisions in front of groups
Students will improve their subject-related technical English skills. Students will know the subject-specific English terms.

[updated 12.10.2026]
Module content:
Dynamic loads
-- Fatigue test according to Wöhler, Wöhler curves
-- Fatigue strength diagrams
-- Influence of component size, surface, notches on fatigue strength
-- Static and dynamic strength analysis
Multi-axial stress state and distortion state
Linear elasticity Strength hypotheses
Dimensioning a shaft under bending and torsional loads
Deflection curves
Energy methods

[updated 12.10.2026]
Additional information:
In this course, the assessment, in accordance with §14(7) of the Examination Regulations (RPO), can be improved by a maximum of 10% through continuous assessment tasks throughout the semester.
 
If the module’s exam is passed, the points achieved through these tasks will be added to the score obtained in the exam, up to a maximum of 100%.
 
The specific continuous assessment tasks are:
 
   -- Regular and timely submission of a list of questions (Moodle submission) (max. 5% points)
 
   -- Regular participation in the course through timely submission of Moodle quiz tasks (max. 5% points)

[updated 11.10.2026]
Recommended or required reading:
Groß, Hauger, Schröder, Wall: Technische Mechanik 2 – Elastostatik, Springer-Verlag. Holzmann, Meyer, Schumpich: Technische Mechanik – Festigkeitslehre, Springer Vieweg Verlag. Läpple: Einführung in die Festigkeitslehre, Vieweg+Teubner Verlag. Böge: Technische Mechanik, Springer Vieweg Verlag. Hibbeler: Technische Mechanik 2 Festigkeitslehre, Pearson Verlag. Kabus: Mechanik und Festigkeitslehre, Hanser Verlag.

[updated 15.01.2024]
 
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