Computational Dynamics

Teaching aims

The participants acquire advanced knowledge in the field of computational dynamics, starting with the mathematical, technological and experimental background of structural dynamics and continuing with numerical simulation methods like FEM and Multi Body Dynamics.

They master the theoretical and practical aspects of structural dynamics and multi body system dynamics and are able to transfer the corresponding concepts to practical engineering problems. They are familiar with different experimental techniques and computational methods, like FEM and MBS.

They have the ability to comprehend, define and solve dynamic problems with these numerical methods, including the selection of the appropriate computational method, correct modeling, checking and discussion of results.

They are able to estimate the potential and limits of the different methods and know about the close interrelation between simulation and experiment. They have practiced the different methods in the experimental test lab as well as by solving engineering problems with numerical simulation methods using standard software.

Content

Part I: Sturctural Dynamics

• Kinematics and dynamics of rigid and deformable bodies
• Modal synthesis
• Time integration algorithms
• Structural dynamics using FEM
• Modal, harmonic response and transient analysis
• Damping
• Application to selected problems, case studies

Part II: Multi Body Systems

• Analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom systems
• Mathematical modeling and simulation techniques
• Validation with experiment
• Practical exercises with different flexible multi body systems

Lecturers

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sitzmann, Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences
• Dr.-Ing. Stelzmann, CADFEM GmbH
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences
• Dr.-Ing. Li, CADFEM GmbH

Taught as

Class, practical exercise, lab exercise

Contact hours

70 hours

Examination

Written exam

ECTS

7 credits