After successful completion of the course, students are able to explain basic concepts of continuum mechanics and strength of materials and to accordingly derive theoretical interrelations between key physical properties.

Euqilibrium on three-dimensional continuum, Stress tensor, strength criteria, strain tensor, principal of virtual power, work/energy/elasticity, basics of beam theory, loss of stability

Online Lecture; presentation of full-text lecture notes with formulae and numerical exercises;

Teaching during COVID-19 crisis:
In times of interrupted classroom teaching, IMWS-E202 uses TUWEL as primary communication channel.

The first lecture is scheduled for monday, 5th October 2020, 13h15(s.t.)-14h30 (replacing the UE). On Monday, 12th October 2020, 13h15(s.t.)-14h30 there will be an additional VO (replacing the UE). More information on the schedule can be found in the calender, available in the download area.

For questions concerning the lecture contact Th. Kiefer or R. Scharf. Contact details: https://www.imws.tuwien.ac.at/en/home/

Written and oral exam (current expectation: online)

Participation in the oral exam is only possible after successfully passing the written exam. Seperate registration via TISS required.

Documents will be available online via TUWEL.

Additional Literature:

Mang, H.A, and Hofstetter, G.: Festigkeitslehre, Springer

Knowledge from lectures Mathematics 1 and 2, as well as Building Mechanics and Mechanics 1 adviseable.