Modelling the Mechanisms & Systems of Construction & Transport Mechanization

Study program: Mechanical engineering

Type and level of studies: Doctoral studies

Course unit:

Course code: DS31003

Teacher in charge:

Prof. Dr. Milomir Gašić

Language of instruction: English

ECTS: 5

Prerequisites: None

Semester: Autumn

Course unit objective:
Systematic obtaining a higher level of knowledge in the field of modelling mechanisms and systems of construction and transport mechanization, workloads, as well as the necessary evidence in their dimensioning.

Learning outcomes of the Course unit
Mastering the principles and improving the knowledge in the field of modelling and calculation of the systems of construction and transport mechanization.

Course unit contents
Theoretical classes
Types of mechanisms of construction and transport mechanization systems. Dynamic parameters.
Modeling driving and power transmission systems. Modelling of loads of construction and transport mechanization mechanisms and systems. Modelling hoisting and moving mechanisms. Modelling mechanisms for changing the reach of the crane arms. Modelling digging mechanisms. Modeling connections between revolving and nonrevolving parts in construction and transport mechanization systems. Modelling metal structures of construction and transport mechanization in simultaneous operation of several mechanisms. Dynamics of construction and transport mechanization mechanisms during nonstationary motion.
Practical classes
Comments and analysis of solutions models of construction and transport
mechanization systems.

Literature
Norton L. R., Design of Machinery – An introduction to the Synthesis and analysis of Mechanisms and Machines, McGraw – Hill, 2004
Lawrence Shapiro and Jay Shapiro: Cranes and Derricks, Fourth Edition. McGraw-Hill Professional. 2010.
Patrick M McGuire: Conveyors: Application, Selection, and Integration (Industrial Innovation). CRC Press. 2009.