Kinematics and Kinetics
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 3 of 24.03.2026.
- Module identifier
11B0232
- 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
Machines and vehicles usually consist of assemblies with moving parts. Kinematics and kinetics are focused on analysing movement with regard to the path of individual or multiple bodies and the forces and moments acting on them. Based on the knowledge of statics, the resulting forces and moments of accelerated moving bodies on straight and curved paths are analysed and the movement of bodies as a result of specified forces and moments is calculated. The significance of kinematics and kinetics for the design of systems is illustrated with the help of various practical examples. After successfully completing the module, students will be able to analyse simple movements of bodies. In addition to the analysis of forces, students will be able to draw up energy balances for moving systems. After completing the module, students will be familiar with the relevance of kinematics and kinetics for further modules in design and machine dynamics.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1 Introduction
2 Kinematics of the point
2.1 Motion on a given path
2.2 General plane motion 2
2.3 Circular motion
2.4 Plane motion in polar coordinates
3 Kinematics of the rigid body
3.1 Basic forms of motion
3.2 Introduction to the plane motion of a rigid body
4 Kinetics of the point of mass
4.1 Newton's fundamental law / D'Alembert's principle
5. Kinetics of rotary motion
5.1 Fundamental law of rotary motion
5.2 Mass moments of inertia
5.3 Steiner's theorem
6 Free oscillations
6.1 Free undamped oscillation
6.2 Free damped oscillation
7 Work, energy, power
7.1 Work of a force
7.2 Energy of the mass point
7.3 Law of work and law of conservation of energy
7.4 Power of a force
7.5 Rotational motion
8 Momentum and impact
8.1 Momentum and law of momentum
8.2 Moment of momentum and law of momentum
8.3 Impact
- 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 Exam preparation - 40 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 10 Work in small groups -
- Graded examination
- Written examination
- Literature
C. Eller: Holzmann/Meyer/Schumpich Technische Mechanik Kinematik und Kinetik Springer 2019
Gross, D.; Hauger, W; Schr?der, J.; Wall, W.: Technische Mechanik 3 – Kinetik, Springer 2019
Hibbeler, R. C.: Technische Mechanik 3 - Dynamik, Pearson Studium 2021
Dankert, J.; Dankert, H.: Technische Mechanik, Springer 2013
Hauger, W.; Krempaszky, C; Wall, W.; Werner, E.: Aufgaben zu Technische Mechanik 1-3, Springer 2017
Müller, W. H.; Ferber, F.: Technische Mechanik für Ingenieure, Hanser 2019
Herr, H.: Technische Mechanik, Lehr- und Aufgabenbuch: Statik, Dynamik, Festigkeitslehre, Europa-Lehrmittel 2016
Giek, K.; Giek, R.: Technische Formelsammlung, Hanser 2019;
B?ge, A., B?ge, W.: Technische Mechanik, Springer 2021
- Applicability in study programs
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering 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)
- Mechatronics
- Mechatronics 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)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Schmidt, Reinhard
- Teachers
- Bahlmann, Norbert
- Schmidt, Reinhard
- Stelzle, Wolfgang
- F?lster, Nils
- Richter, Christoph Hermann
- Schmehmann, Alexander