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.

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