Aims

Teach students to design all types of current machine components.
Develop their know-how as regards synthesis and setting-up of simple models allowing final dimensioning.

Main themes

Basics of dimensioning.
Dimensioning criteria (static and dynamic strength, deformation, wear, corrosion, …)
Description and modelling of machine components.

Content and teaching methods

Philosophy of machine component design and review of basic prerequisites.

Dimensioning of machine components :
- Fixed assemblies (bolts, binding, welding, …)
- Moving assemblies (journal bearings, lubrication, roller bearings, …)
- Transmissions and intermittent assemblies (power screws, gears, clutches, brakes, belts, chains, springs, hydraulic transmissions, …)

Various practical problems are studied during tutorials.

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

Prequisites :
Kinematrics and dynamics of machinery (MECA 2795), design of machinery (MECA 2825), elasticity, materials science.

Reference (compulsory textbook) :
R.C. Juvinall and K.M. Marshek Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, Wiley, 1991

Assessment :
two-tier exam : theory (no reference books allowed), problems (with reference books).

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