Learning objectives
<br />Objectives<br />On the basis of a deep knowledge of kinematics, statics and dynamics of mechanical system, the course provides the practical and theorical knowledge required for a proper functional design of machines and their devices
Prerequisites
<br />Prerequisites<br />Mechanical Drawing, Rational Mechanics, Fundamentals of Structural Mechanical Design.<br />
Course unit content
<br />Program<br />Mechanisms assembly<br />Forces acting on mechanisms<br />Efficiency<br />Fundamental concepts of tribology: friction, wearing, lubrication <br />Joints, brakes, clutches<br />Concepts of rigid body kinematics and applications to mechanisms<br />Articulated systems<br />Cam-follower devices<br />Analysis and synthesis of mechanisms<br />Motion transmission between shafts<br />Belt and chain transmissions<br />Gears<br />Fundamentals of dynamics.<br />Mechanism dynamics.<br />Vibrations of one degree-of-freedom systems.<br />Introduction to the experimental investigation.<br />Rotor dynamics.<br />Fundamental concepts of angular velocity control.<br /><br /><br /><br />Laboratory activities<br />Exercises with applied examples of topics which are discussed at the lessons.
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />Suggested textbook<br />E.FUNAIOLI, A.MAGGIORE, U.MENEGHETTI: “Lezioni di Meccanica Applicata alle Macchine”, Voll.1-2, Patron Editore, Bologna. <br />For the activities: notes written by the teacher.<br />Other books will be suggested during the lessons.<br />
Teaching methods
<br />Examination methods<br />The exam consists in an oral examination about topics teached during the lessons.<br />
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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