Machine Dynamics
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 20.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B0269
- 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
When developing and designing new machines, vehicles and their components, the dynamic behavior of the design must be considered in many cases. The module "Machine Dynamics" contains the basics for calculating the kinematics of general planar gears, the kinetics of general planar movements as well as the classification, calculation and assessment of vibration phenomena on machines. Free and excited vibrations and resonance phenomena of linear single and multi-mass vibtation systems are considered, taking damping into account. The particular importance of machine dynamics for the design of systems is illustrated using various practical examples. The practical use of modern software tools for the calculation and simulation of multi-body systems is taught and practiced. After successfully completing the module, students will be able to calculate the velocities and accelerations of any points of the system as well as the interaction between movements and acting forces and moments for planar systems with superimposed translational and rotational movements. They can analyze a mechanical vibration system and find solutions to vibration problems.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. Kinematics and kinetics of plane systems
1.1 Kinematics of superimposed translatory and rotatory movements
1.2 Relative kinematics
1.3 Kinetics of the general plane movement of a system consisting of several coupled bodies
2. Mechanical vibration systems
2.1 Free damped vibrations
2.2 Excited vibrations
2.3 Coupled vibrations of multi-mass oscillators
- 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 45 Lecture Presence - 15 Laboratory activity - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 13 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 50 Creation of examinations - 7 Study of literature - 20 Exam preparation -
- Graded examination
- Portfolio exam
- Ungraded exam
- Field work / Experimental work
- Remark on the assessment methods
The portfolio examination comprises 100 points and consists of a one-hour written examination (K1) and a term paper (HA). A maximum of 60 points can be achieved with the written examination and a maximum of 40 points can be achieved with the term paper. For the experimental work, a report on the experiments carried out is prepared and graded pass/fail
- Exam duration and scope
Graded examination: Portfolio examination
- Written examination: see applicable study regulations
- Term paper: 5-10 pages
Ungraded examination: Experimental work
- approx. 4 experiments
- Literature
- Eller, C, H.; Dreyer, H.J.; Holzmann, G.; Meyer, H.; Schumpich, G.: Technische Mechanik Kinematik und Kinetik, Springer Vieweg, 2019
- Rockhausen, L.; Dresig, H.; Holzwei?ig, F.: Maschinendynamik, Springer Viewg 2016
- Gasch, R.; Nordmann, R.; Pfützner, H.: Rotordynamik, Springer Verl., 2014
- Hibbeler, R. C.: Technische Mechanik 3, Dynamik, Pearson Studium, 2012
- K. Magnus, K. Popp: Schwingungen: Grundlagen – Modelle – Beispiele, Springer 2021
- Applicability in study programs
- 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)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Schmidt, Reinhard
- Teachers
- Schmidt, Reinhard
- Bahlmann, Norbert