Mechanical Transmission Systems
Objectives
Design of mechanical basic transmission systems.
Selection of commercially available mechanical transmission systems, including "re-rating" methods.
General characterization
Code
12045
Credits
3.0
Responsible teacher
Available soon
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 66
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
None.
Bibliography
- SHIGLEY, J., Mechanical Engineering Design. 5ª Ed, McGraw-Hill, 1989. ISBN: 0-07-100607-9
- Techniques de l´Ingénieur
- HENRIOT, G., Traité Théorique et Pratique des Engrenages. Vol I e II
Teaching method
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Evaluation method
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Subject matter
1. Characteristics and selection of mechanical transmissions.
2. Spur gears, worm gears and bevel gears. The forces acting on the gear teeth. Efficiency. Scaling gears and manufacturing processes.
3. Timing belt transmissions: geometric relationships, kinematic analysis, selection of the belt. Assembly and maintenance. The forces acting on the timing belt transmissions. The influence of the linear velocity of the belt. Scaling timing belt transmissions.
4. Roller chain transmissions: geometric relationships, kinematic analysis, selection, installation and maintenance. The forces acting on the roller chain transmissions. The impact of the linear velocity of the roller chain. Scaling transmissions by roller chain.