Learning objectives
<p>The aim of the course is to introduce students to kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms and machines. The contents of the course are essential and useful for a wide range of applications in all branches of engineering. </p>
Prerequisites
Mathematical analysis, physics, geometry
Course unit content
Dynamics of mechanisms and machines <br />
Direct and inverse dynamics <br />
Periodic motion of machines <br />
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Mechanical vibrations <br />
Single degree of freedom systems <br />
Multi-degrees of freedom systems <br />
Balancing of rotating machines <br />
Rotating shafts, critical speed and stability analysis<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Ottorino Sesini , Meccanica applicata alle macchine, Milano, Casa editrice ambrosiana <br />
C. Ferraresi, T. Raparelli, Appunti di Meccanica Applicata, Ed. CLUT Torino <br />
T. Timoshenko, D.H. Young, Engineering Mechanics, McGraw-Hill International <br />
C. Lanzcos, The Variational Principles of Mechanics, Dover, 1986.<br />
Teaching methods
<p>The exam consists in two written exams during the course, and an oral exam at the end of the course. </p>
<p>Some exercises will be carried out in the lab, where the students will perform some numerical exercises using the software MATLAB</p>
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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