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Kinematics and dynamics of machinery. [MECA2953]
[22.5h+7.5h exercises] 3 credits

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This course is taught in the 2nd semester

Teacher(s):

David Johnson

Language:

French

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Programmes in which this activity is taught
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

Provide students with the basic knowledge required to understand common mechanisms and the main problems arising in machine dynamics.

Main themes

Basic course in machine theory :
- Study of most common mechanisms
- Investigation of main dynamic features of machinery.

Content and teaching methods

Kinematics :
- Basic theoretical kinematics
- Pairs, kinematical chains
- Articulated systems, 4-bar systems, Cardan joints
- Cams
- Rolling contact mechanisms, planetary systems
- Plane and 3-D gears.

Friction and assemblies :
- Friction, static and sliding friction, rolling friction
- Fixed and moving assemblies
- Joints, bearings, dead angles
- Brakes and clutches
- Couplings
- Bands and belts, belt drives, chain drives.

Dynamics of machinery :
- Equivalent masses
- Inertia forces : balancing, speed fluctuations (flywheels), critical speeds (basics).

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

None.

Programmes in which this activity is taught

AGRO2

MAP2

Ingénieur civil en mathématiques appliquées

Other credits in programs

ELME21/E

Première année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil électro-mécanicien (énergie)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

ELME21/M

Première année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil électro-mécanicien (mécatronique)

(3 credits)

Mandatory

MAP21

Première année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil en mathématiques appliquées

(3 credits)

MAP22

Deuxième année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil en mathématiques appliquées

(3 credits)

MATR22

Deuxième année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil en science des matériaux

(3 credits)

MECA21

Première année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil mécanicien

(3 credits)

Mandatory

MECA22

Deuxième année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil mécanicien

(3 credits)



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