| Detailed information | 
                    
                                
                    
                      | Original study plan | 
                      Bachelor's programme Mechatronics 2015W | 
                    
                      
                    
                      | 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
 
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                      | Criteria for evaluation | 
                      Ability to derive and describe basic formulations introduced during the course
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                      | Methods | 
                      Lecture, numerical and practical examples, compendium
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                      | Language | 
                      German, if desired English | 
                    
                      
                    
                      | Changing subject? | 
                      No | 
                    
                                        
                      | Further information | 
                      none
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