Course detail
Machine Design - Mechanical Drives
FSI-6KT-A Acad. year: 2023/2024 Summer semester
The course provides an overview of machine components used to transmit power and rotary motion, such as gears, shaft clutches, brakes and flywheels. Attention is paid mainly to understanding their function and mastering the methodology used in their design. The course integrates knowledge gained in the theoretical subjects of the bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, especially in materials science and mechanics.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
5
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Knowledge:
- materials science (choice of materials),
- statics (load analysis),
- elasticity and strength (stress and strain analysis),
- basics of design (creation of drawing documentation),
- design of machine parts (bearings, joints).
Passing the course: 4PP Strength of Materials I.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The course is completed by taking an exam after the previous awarding of the credit.
The credit confirms that the student actively participated in the work during the semester and received at least 50 points out of a maximum of 100 points. The criterion of point evaluation is the degree of ability to solve assigned tasks correctly and independently. The points from the credit do not transfer to the exam.
The exam investigates the complex mastery of the subject matter defined in the course card and especially the ability to apply the acquired knowledge independently and creatively. The level of mastery of the issue is evaluated in the range of 0 to 100 points. The student must obtain at least 50 points out of maximum of 100 points.
The exam has a written and an oral part. The written part of the exam is mandatory for all students. It consists of four tasks. The oral part of the exam is voluntary.
Lectures: attendance is voluntary.
Exercises: attendance is mandatory and controlled by the teacher. Maximum of two absences are allowed in total. In case of long-term absence, compensation for missed classes is in the competence of the course guarantor.
Aims
Students will be able to analyze and design basic machine components used to transmit power and rotary motion, such as gears, shaft clutches, brakes and flywheels.
- Knowledge of the principle, calculation and use of basic transmission mechanisms.
- Ability to apply the acquired knowledge in the design of new machines and devices.
- Ability to solve construction project.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-STI-Z: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's, recommended course
Programme B-STI-A: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-MET-P: Mechatronics, Bachelor's, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to gears. Types of gears and terminology.
2. Fundamentals of the theory of spur gears. Manufacturing and standardization of gears.
3. Straight and helical spur gears. Gear mechanisms.
4. Failures of gears. Lubrication of gears. Calculation of bending stress in the tooth root. Calculation of contact stress.
5. Strength analysis of straight and helical spur gears.
6. Bevel gears.
7. Worm gears.
8. Belt drives. Synchronous belt drives.
9. Chain drives. Flexible shafts.
10. Rope drives. Friction drives.
11. Shaft couplings and brakes.
12. Flywheels.
13. Variators.
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1.-13. Solution of an individual semester project according to the assignment of the teacher.