Fundamentals of engineering

Course objectives

The objective of this module is to explain the basics of Newtonian physics - physical quantities, Newton's laws, force action, force distribution, Hooke's law, and then this knowledge is applied to model calculations of tensile stress, calculation of pins, screws, springs. During the course we will also clarify the relationship between power input and performance, the basics of machine parts (bearings, gear wheel, chain vs. wedge wheel, clutch, gearbox).

Course content

• Basic physical quantities: force, time, work, pressure, power, friction, kinetic/potential energy.
• Newton's laws: uniform, accelerated motion, actions and reactions
• Action of forces: decomposition of forces, vectors, inclined plane, moment of forces, moment of a force pair, balance of forces, friction.
• Hooke's law. Tension, plastic/permanent deformation, limit of elasticity, sliding, strength.
• Sample calculations of tension, strut, shear stress, calculation of pins, screws, springs.
• Input/output. Losses. Machine performance.
• Basics of machine parts: bearings, toothed gear, chain gear, wedge gear, clutch, gearbox, variator. Transfer calculation and others.
• Wear (adhesive, vibration, abrasive, erosive, fatigue, cavitation), corrosion.

Additional information

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