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340083 - DIME-D6O12 - Mechanism Design
Coordinating unit:
340 - EPSEVG - Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering
Teaching unit:
712 - EM - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Academic year:
2015
Degree:
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
(Syllabus 2009). (Teaching unit Compulsory)
ECTS credits:
6
Teaching languages:
Catalan
Teaching staff
Coordinator:
JUAN SOLE ROVIRA
Others:
JUAN SOLE ROVIRA - JORDI PONS SEGALÀ
Degree competences to which the subject contributes
Specific:
1. D6. Ability to analyze and model kinematics and dynamic behavior of mechanical systems.
2. D7. Ability to simulate and design mechanisms as a solution for specific mechanical problems.
3. D8. Ability to dimension and to select machines and structure elements.
4. D9. Ability to analyze and solve machine and mechanism design problems.
Transversal:
5. EFFECTIVE USE OF INFORMATI0N RESOURCES - Level 3. Planning and using the information necessary for an
academic assignment (a final thesis, for example) based on a critical appraisal of the information resources used.
Teaching methodology
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Learning objectives of the subject
When finishing the subject, the student has to be able to:
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Analyze and relate the solicitations, efforts and motion in mechanical systems.
Analyze and design mechanisms as a result of a specific problem of motion.
Design resistant machine parts.
Analyze and design mechanisms with the help of CAE programs.
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Study load
Total learning time: 150h
Hours large group:
45h
30.00%
Hours medium group:
0h
0.00%
Hours small group:
15h
10.00%
Guided activities:
0h
0.00%
Self study:
90h
60.00%
Content
- Kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms. Learning time: 36h
Theory classes: 11h 15m
Laboratory classes: 3h 45m
Self study : 21h
- Synthesis of Mechanisms.
Learning time: 36h
Theory classes: 11h 15m
Laboratory classes: 3h 45m
Self study : 21h
- Design of machine elements: flywheel (or
balance wheel), brakes, clutches, shafts, belts,
chains, cams, gears and gear trains.
Learning time: 36h
- Computer aided study of mechanisms.
Learning time: 36h
Theory classes: 11h 15m
Laboratory classes: 3h 45m
Self study : 21h
Theory classes: 11h 15m
Laboratory classes: 3h 45m
Self study : 21h
(ENG) Proves d'avaluació individual
Learning time: 6h
Guided activities: 6h
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Planning of activities
(ENG) A1. AVALUACIÓ DE L'APRENENTATGE
(ENG) A2. PRÀCTIQUES
(ENG) A3. PRESENTACIÓ D'INFORMES
Qualification system
Individual written exams throughout the semester: 80%
Assessment of reports of laboratory practice: 15%
Preparation and presentation of papers and reports issued in group: 5%
Bibliography
Basic:
Norton, Robert L. Diseño de maquinaria. 4a ed. México [etc.]: McGraw-Hill, 2008. ISBN 9789701068847.
Budynas, Richard G.; Nisbett, J. Keith. Diseño en ingeniería mecánica de Shigley. 8a ed. México: McGraw-Hill Higher
education, 2008. ISBN 9789701064047.
Complementary:
Olivares Benítez, Tania. Manual práctico NX7 CAD. Vizcaya: Servicios Informáticos DAT, S.L, 2009. ISBN 9788461367689.
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