About CM
The use of computer-assisted strategies regarding the solution of practice-oriented problems has increased in the last decades rapidly. Computational solutions have entered such diverse areas as building sciences, mechanical engineering, automotive industry, medicine (bio-mechanics) or biology. The fundamental concept which enables this development based on the interdisciplinary combination of the fields: Experiment – Modeling – Simulation.
The program „Computational Mechanics“ forms a cross-linking between engineering fields by combining experiences in theoretical concepts, numeric treatments and experimental reality.
Basics: Tensor Calculus, Thermodynamics, Continuum Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Numerical Methods, Material Science, Computer Languages, Laboratory Techniques. Experiments: Material Measuring Technique, Parameter Identification of Material Models. Models: Numerical Discretization and Solution Procedures, Finite Element Method (FEM), Optimization Procedures, Homogenization Techniques, Multiscale Modeling. Simulations: All Areas of Engineering Sciences and Engineering Practice. Programs: Commercial Codes (Abaqus, Ansys, Diana, Fluent, CAD) and Scientific Codes (FEAP, FETI-DP).
Interdisciplinary Cooperating Departments: Mechanics, Numerical Mathematics, Scientific Computing, Material Engineering, Material Science, Computer Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics, Steel Construction, Environmental Engineering, Waste Management, Mechatronics, Metallurgy.
International Curriculum: Duration: 4 Semesters (2 years), Start: October, Language: Both, English and German are needed: English (first year) and German (second year).
Target Audience: The program is attractive for both German and foreign students. Academic Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Dipl.-Ing. in engineering or natural sciences as well as an equivalent degree in these fields.
Employment Opportunities: The graduates find a far operating field in industry and research, e.g. environmental engineering, automotive and metal industry, software engineering, civil and mechanical engineering, manufacturing systems engineering etc.