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                      | Original study plan | Bachelor's programme Mechatronics 2023W | 
                      
                    
                      | Objectives | Acquire an overview on the possibilities of computational methods in mechanics
Understanding the sources of errors in computer-aided modeling and simulation
Understanding the basics of numerical methods for the efficient and correct application of commercial codes
Understanding of basics of computer-based methods for the solution of simple mechanic problems by means of numerical methods
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                      | Subject | Basic-knowledge theory of computer-aided methods in mechanics
Foundations of spatial kinematics of multibody systems and rotational parameterizations
Numerical formulation of rigid body systems
Flexible multibody dynamics: floating frame of reference formulation
Finite element basics
Model reduction methods
Formulation of constraints
Solution of the equations of motion, time-integration methods
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                      | Criteria for evaluation | Ability to derive and describe basic formulations introduced during the course | 
                       
                    
                                 
                    
                      | Methods | Lecture, numerical and practical examples, compendium | 
                                     
                    
                      | Language | German, if desired English | 
                      
                    
                      | Changing subject? | No | 
                                        
                      | Corresponding lecture | (*)MEBWCVOCMME: VO Computergestützte Methoden der Mechanik	(3 ECTS) |