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It is recommended prior knowledge of the basics of the general laws of mechanics of rigid bodies and their subsequent application to solving the problems of engineering.

It is highly desirable that students have taken the subjects of "Mechanics and Thermodynamics", "Linear Algebra" and "Calculation" of the 1st semester of 1st year.

Students should have knowledge of:

·         Elementary vector calculus. Concept of derivative and integral, with application to the elementary functions.

·         System of linear equations and matrices.

·         Basic concepts of kinematics and dynamics of the particle. Concept of force and Newton's laws. Work, kinetic and potential energy and energy conservation.

·         Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Geometry of masses. Inertias.

·         Management of software at user level.

The course contents have been divided into the following topics:

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

Lesson 1. Introduction to the subject

Lesson 2 Mechanisms and machines: basic concepts.

Lesson 3. Motion in machinery.

Chapter 2. KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY

Lesson 4. Velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms.

Lesson 5. Instant centers of velocity.

Chapter 3. DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY

Lesson 6. Introduction to dynamics.

Lesson 7. Static force analysis

Lesson 8. Dynamic force analysis.

Lesson 9. Friction in machines.

Chapter 4. POWER TRANSMISSION ELEMENTS. DRIVES

Lesson 10. Introduction to rigid transmissions.

Lesson 11. Spur gears: design and analysis.

Lesson 12. Helical, worm and bevel gears: design and analysis.

Lesson 13. Drive trains: design and analysis.

Lesson 14. Design and analysis of cam and follower systems