88147 - Fundamentals of Mechanics P

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student knows the theoretical bases for the analytical treatment of kinematic, static and dynamic problems of material systems with constrained rigid bodies. In particular, the student: - knows the fundamental quantities of mechanics, the constraints and energy aspects connected to the contact between bodies; - is able to define kinematic and dynamic mathematical models of planar mechanisms.

Course contents

1. Composition of machines

2. Rigid body mechanics

3. Kinetostatic analysis of mechanisms

4. Kinematics of rigid body

5. Kinematic analysis of mechanisms

6. Dissipative actions in machine components

7. Static analysis of kinematic pairs

8. Lubrication

Readings/Bibliography

Slides and teacher's notes, provided through the "Virtuale" site.

Teaching methods

The course provides the main theoretical and practical foundations of applied mechanics and consists of lectures and exercises. The final aim of the course is to provide the basis for the kinematic and static analysis of mechanisms.

Several practical examples are provided, both of components and mechanisms, to show the application of the proposed concepts. Particular importance is given to the analytical and computational aspects, in order to allow the development of mathematical models of some simple mechanical systems.

Assessment methods

The exam is written and consists of two parts: 1) one analytical exercise; 2) 6 short open theoretical questions on the topics covered in the course.
An overall mark out of 33 is assigned to the two parts. The final mark is the arithmetic mean of the two marks obtained. Minor insufficient grades in the individual parts are admitted.
The demonstrations, models and calculations presented in class are part of the program and are subject to examination.

STUDENT ATHLETE AND STUDENT WORKER

Students who have acquired the status of student athlete or student worker cannot request alternative exam sessions, given the characteristics of the exam. However, they can request to divide the exam into two parts (practical and theoretical) to be taken on different dates, in any case within 6 months. For the theoretical part, some more flexibility is possible. Students must contact the teacher before the start of the exam session, in order to organize the exam.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES OR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITIES

Please contact the relevant University office promptly (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it). They will be responsible for suggesting any adjustments to students. These adjustments must be submitted to the Professor for approval 15 days in advance, who will evaluate their suitability, also taking into account the course's learning objectives.

Teaching tools

During the course some presentations will be used to support the theoretical arguments. The material is made available on the "Virtuale" site.
The lessons will be recorded and made available to those enrolled in the course for one year, until the start of the next course.

Office hours

See the website of Nicola Sancisi