Fundaments of mechanical structures

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Associate teachers

Status of the course

Course objectives

Basic knowledge in technical drawing, strength of materials, and parts of machinery in chemical industry

Course enrolment requirements and entry competences required for the course

None

Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course (4 to 10 learning outcomes)

- being capable to read and understand technical drawing
- understanding the need for dimensioning machinery parts
- recognising basic machinery parts
- recognising basic parts in chemical industry

Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus)

Week 1: Introduction to mechanical structures. National codes. Technical drawing – basics.
Week 2: Technical drawing – cross sections, displays, dimensions.
Week 3: Technical drawing – surface finishes, tolerances
Week 4: Technical drawing – CAD, rapid prototyping, 3D scanning
Week 5: Basics of mechanics (statics, kinematics, dynamics). Materials for mechanical design. (steel alloys, cast steel materials)
Week 6: Materials for mechanical design. (copper and aluminium alloys)
Week 7: Materials for mechanical design (sinter materials, polymers). Dimensioning of structures.
Week 8: 1st colloquium. Introduction to parts of machinery.
Week 9: Bolts, springs, welding and soldering
Week 10: Shafts and clutch
Week 11: Bearings and transmissions (belt drives, friction drives)
Week 12: Gearing and chain transmissions
Week 13: Mechanical parts in chemical industry (tubes and valves)
Week 14: Vessels and seals
Week 15: 2nd colloquium

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Student responsibilities

Attending 70% of courses