Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Altre attività formative: lo studente può scegliere tra le 2 seguenti opzioni: a) 2 CFU di seminari al 2 anno e 7 CFU di tirocinio al 3 anno oppure b) 9 CFU di tirocinio al 3 anno.

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Teaching code

4S009869

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

ING-IND/13 - APPLIED MECHANICS

The teaching is organized as follows:

Elementi di Meccanica

Credits

6

Period

Semester 1, Semester 2

Academic staff

Marco Cocconcelli

Laboratorio di simulazione meccanica

Credits

3

Period

Semester 1, Semester 2

Learning objectives

The course aims to introduce the fundamentals of analysis and kinematic simulation of mechanical systems, referring to both planar and spatial systems (transformation matrices, open kinematic chains, velocity and angular velocity). It introduces the elements of analysis, modeling and dynamic simulation: main forces acting on mechanical systems (including contact forces), mass and moments of inertia, principles of Newtonian dynamics. The laboratory is finalized to introduce the use of symbolic and numeric calculation tools applied to the modeling of mechanical systems.

Prerequisites and basic notions

A solid basic training in physics, mathematical analysis and geometry is required to address the topics of the course.

Program

Kinematic pairs and mechanisms: constraints and contact geometry between rigid bodies, kinematic pairs, realization of kinematic pairs, kinematic chains, mobility of plane kinematic chains, geometric mobility criteria, mobility of mechanisms in general rigid motion. Homogeneous transformation matrices, transformations between reference systems, angular velocity. Contact forces and friction: surface contacts and Hertz theory, sliding friction and Coulomb model, fluid dynamic actions. Kinematics of plane mechanisms: mathematical model, position analysis, velocity analysis, acceleration analysis, geometric aspects of the kinematics of mechanisms. Kinematics of spatial mechanisms: reference systems (transformation matrices, open kinematic chains, velocity and angular velocity). Statics of mechanisms: equilibrium of mechanical systems, statics of systems in the presence of friction, quality of transmission. Dynamics of mechanical systems: masses and moments of inertia, dynamic modeling, operating conditions, efficiency, motor-user coupling. Mechanical vibrations: Examples of vibrating systems and kinematic models, free vibrations of single degree of freedom systems, forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems. Mechanics of kinematic pairs: plain bearings, rolling bearings.

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Didactic methods

Lessons in mixed mode (blended: online and in person. Online lessons will be provided in asynchronous mode, weekly online reception in synchronous mode, clarification lessons and in-person review. Carrying out of laboratory exercises for simulation of mechanical systems by means of symbolic equation manipulation software.

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam (assignment and development of laboratory homework) and oral exam in presence.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

Ability to understand the given problem. Ability to analyze and model a mechanical system by writing its constraint and dynamics equations. Ability to express oneself with the correct terminology. Understanding of the topics covered in class and ability to apply.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final composition of the mark is given by the weighted sum of the marks obtained in the mechanical simulation laboratory test (1/3) and in the mechanical elements test (2/3).

Exam language

La lingua utilizzata nella prova è l’Italiano. Studenti stranieri (es. Erasmus) possono chiedere di svolgere la prova in lingua Inglese.