italian version

Aims :

To let the students be able to use CAD tools for the analysis of mechanical systems, in particular for the study of simple mechanical systems through numerical simulation or commercial packages.

Topics :

1. INTRODUCTION
Constraints and kinematic pairs. Degrees of freedom. Mass properties. Equations of dynamics. Transients and steady state.
2. MECHANICAL MODELS AND SYSTEMS
The power flow in machines. Physical and mathematical models. Engine and load static characteristics. Linearization of motion equations. Stability.
3. TOOLS FOR THE ANALYSIS
Kind of available tools (symbolic and numerical packages, geometric modellers and multibody simulators). Kinematic and dynamic simulations (direct and inverse dynamics).

Textbooks :

• R. Ghigliazza, C.U. Galletti. Meccanica Applicata alle Macchine, UTET, 1986.
• F.C. Moon. Applied Dynamics, with application to multi-body and mechatronic systems, Wiley, 1998.
• E.J. Haug. Computer Aided Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems, Allyn and Bacon, 1989.
• A.A. Shabana. Dynamics of Multibody Systems, Wiley, 1989.

Exam :

The examination is based on the evaluation of a sample project developed by the students.

Tutorial Session :

wed 17:30-18:30, thur 9:00-10:00.