Strength of Materials
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 14.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B0151
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
As part of the development and design of new machines, vehicles and their components, the mechanics of assemblies and individual components are considered as standard. Based on the findings of statics and materials science, the stress in components is calculated in strength theory and compared with the load-bearing capacity of the materials used. The particular importance of strength of materials for the design of systems is illustrated using various practical examples. After successfully completing the module, students will be able to calculate stresses and strains in simple components and evaluate them with regard to the strength of the component. Students know the basics of safe and economical component design. After completing the module, students will be familiar with the relevance of strength theory for further modules in design and the finite element method.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. Introduction
2. Tensile and compressive stress in bars
3. Stress and distortion state
4. Strength hypotheses
5. Bending of straight beams
6. Torsion of members
7. Buckling
8. Selected specific topics of strength theory
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 60 Lecture Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 40 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 40 Exam preparation - 10 Work in small groups -
- Graded examination
- Written examination
- Literature
Gross, D., Hauger, W., Schröder, J., Wall, W.: Technische Mechanik, Band 2: Elastostatik, Springer.
Hibbeler, Russell C.: Technische Mechanik Bd.2, Pearson.
Altenbach, H.: Holzmann/Meyer/Schumpich Technische Mechanik Festigkeitslehre, Springer.
Issler,L., Ruoß,H., Häfele, P.: Festigkeitslehre - Grundlagen. Springer.
Läpple, V.: Einführung in die Festigkeitslehre, Springer.
Kessel,S., Fröhling, D.: Technische Mechanik - Technical Mechanics. Springer.
Assmann, B. Selke, P.: Technische Mechanik 2 - Festigkeitslehre. de Gruyter.
- Applicability in study programs
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering
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- Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development in Practise Network
- Sustainable Materials Technology and Product Development in Practise Network B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)
- Dental Technology
- Dental Technology B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Metals Engineering
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Metals Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Power, Environmental and Process Engineering
- Power, Environmental and Process Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Bahlmann, Norbert
- Teachers
- Schmehmann, Alexander
- Bahlmann, Norbert
- Schmidt, Reinhard
- Stelzle, Wolfgang
- Fölster, Nils
- Richter, Christoph Hermann
- Schneider, Waldemar
- Schweers, Elke
- Wehmöller, Michael
- Mertens, Tobias
- Jahns, Katrin