Machine mechanics. Vehicle theory.

By the end of this subject, students will be able to have: 1. A systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of machine design and testing. 2. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve problems of machine design and testing using established methods; 3. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to develop and realise mechanical designs to meet defined and specified requirements; 4. An understanding of methodologies in machine design and testing, and an ability to use them. 5. Workshop and laboratory skills in machine design and testing . 6. The ability to combine theory and practice to solve problems of machine design and testing ; 7. An understanding of applicable techniques and methods in machine design and testing , and of their limitations;

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. RA5.2: The ability to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems. RA5.3: An understanding of applicable techniques and methods, and of their limitations. 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. CE2: Knowledge and capabilities for machine calculation, design and testing.

Running gear. Retardation forces. Traction and braking. Lateral train dynamics. Derailment. Wheel-Rail contact. Railway Track. Mathematical Modelling of track dynamics. Railway electrification system.

Lectures will be explained in big groups, exercises for understanding the lectures will be solved, labs will be carried out and a project in groups will also be done. In addition, 2 labs will be carried out: Lab 1: Track design. Lab 2: Performance calculation of a railway vehicle.