Checking date: 24/01/2025


Course: 2024/2025

Machine Theory
(14198)
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Plan: 446 - Estudio: 221)


Coordinating teacher: CASTEJON SISAMON, CRISTINA

Department assigned to the subject: Mechanical Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Physics I Engineering Graphics Machine Mechanics
Objectives
By the end of this subject, students will be able to have: 1.- a systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of mechanism and machine science (MMS). 2.- coherent knowledge of MMS including some at the forefront of the branch in mechanical engineering. 3.- the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve machine theory problems using established methods. 4.- the ability to choose and apply relevant analytical and modeling methods in MMS. 5.- the ability to apply their knowledge to develop and carry out mechanical designs that fulfil specific requirements. 6.- an understanding of the different methods of analysis of machines and/or their components and the ability to use them. 7.- the ability to combine theory and practice to solve problems of machine science. 8.- the understanding of methods and techniques applicable in the machines and their limitations. 9.- Function effectively both individually and as a team .
Learning Outcomes
RA1.2 An systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of their branch of engineering. RA1.3 Coherent knowledge of their branch of engineering including some at the forefront of the branch. RA2.1 The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods. RA2.3 The ability to select and apply relevant analytic and modelling methods. RA3.1 The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to develop and realise designs to meet defined and specified requirements. RA3.2 An understanding of design methodologies, and an ability to use them. RA4.2 Rhe ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions. RA4.3 Workshop and laboratory skills. RA5.1 The ability to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. RA5.2 The ability to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems. RA5.3 An understanding of applicable techniques and methods, and of their limitations. RA6.1 Function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team. RA6.3 Demonstrate awareness of the health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities of engineering practice, the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and environmental context, and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. CB1 Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2 Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1 Ability to resolve problems with initiative, creativity decision-making and critical reasoning skills, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the Industrial Engineering area. CG3 Capacity to design a system, component or process in the area of mechanical engineering in compliance with required specifications. CG9 Knowledge and capacity to apply computational and experimental tools for analysis and quantification of mechanical engineering problems. CG10 Capacity to design and carry out experiments and to analyze and interpret data obtained. CG20 Knowledge of the fundamentals of mechanism and machine theory.
Description of contents: programme
1.- Introduction. Fundamental mechanisms and passive resistances. Bearings. 2.- Cams. 3.- Spur gears. 3.1.- Gears fundamental and nomenclature. 3.2.- Spur gears cutting. 3.3.- Spur gears assembling. 4.- Gear trains. 4.1.- Ordinary gear trains. 4.2.- planetary gear trains. 5.- Machine regulation: Flywheels. Balancing. 6.- Shocks and percussions in kinematic pairs. 7.- Analytical mechanics applied to mechanisms. 7.1.- Analytical methods applied to mechanisms. 7.1.- Analytical mechanics applied to mechanisms. 8.- Helical cylindrical gears, bevel and hypoid gears. 8.1.- Helical cylindrical gears. Bevel gears. 8.2.- Hypoid gears and force analysis for gears. 9.- Spatial mechanisms.
Learning activities and methodology
Lectures, classroom exercises, computer labs and laboratories and personal work.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • A. Simon; A. Bataller; J. Cabrera et al.. FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE THEORY AND MECHANISM. Springer. 2016, ISBN 978-3-319-31968-1
  • J.C. García-Prada, C. Castejón, H. Rubio.. Problemas Resueltos de Teoría de Máquinas y Mecanismos.. Thomson. 2007.. 2007.
  • Jaime Dominguez Abascal. Teoría de Máquinas y Mecanismos. Editorial Universidad de Sevilla. 2017
  • MABIE-REINHOLTZ. MECANISMOS Y DINAMICA DE MAQUINARIA. LIMUSA. 1999. 978-968-18-4567-4
Additional Bibliography
  • Erdman, A.G. & Sandor, G.N.. Diseño de Mecanismos. Análisis y Síntesis.. Prentice Hall, 1998..
  • Litvin, F.L. & Fuentes, A.. Gear Geometry and Applied Theory.. Cambridge Universitary Press, 2004..

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