Course detail

Team Project

FSI-ZKPAcad. year: 2015/2016

The course directly follows Parametric modeling – Inventor, Catia, Rhinoceros, Tribology, Finite element methods - ANSYS Classic, Measurement and Experiment. For each previous course a 4 project topics are presented, thus 16 projects altogether. Project topics are aimed to selected basic problems from these branches. An emphasis is put to the balance between design and analytical topics. Students divide themselves into teams of 3 to 5 members. Every team chooses one topic from each branch. Therefore, one team is managing four projects through the semester. Each project topic is supervised by the guarantor who ensures technical leading of the project through regular consultation sessions and provides additional theory background and materials. He also checks course of actions, explains mistakes to the students and show clues to successful solution. Defense of the project solution in front of expert committee takes place in the end of the course.
Examples of selected problem situations - project assignments:

Tribology:
Measurement of friction in the hydrodynamic bearing using Thurston experiment. Realization of experiment with crossed cylinders according to Kirk.
Creation of belt brake model for verification of the Euler equation for internal friction.
Visualization of contact stress according to the Hertz’s theory.

Finite elements method:
Design of bridge from skewers and its assessment by FEM.
Stress/strain analysis of the compression spring.
Thermal analysis of the plastic window frame using FEM.
Stress/strain analysis of the bolted joint.

Parametric modeling:
Laser 3D scanner.
Design of the 3D printer extruder.
Head for the movie camera.
Lift for correction of the optical measurement system center position.

Measurement and Experiment:
Tempering circuit of the rheometer.
Assessment of the vehicle suspension quality.
Noise source localization on heavy duty vacuum cleaner.
Design of the low-pressure piston rheometer.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ivan Mazůrek, CSc.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students gain experience with efficient and systematic ways of the technical problem solution and with teamwork. They also gain practical experience with the project realization which follows previously studied theory of project planning and preparation (realization of project phases, competence distribution, meet key dates of schedule, meet the budget, etc.). Students verify their knowledge obtained in Parametric modeling, Tribology, Finite elements method and Measurement and Experiment courses. As well, they learn methods of design and control of the experiments, methods of the engineering analysis and optimization and learn how to make correct technical documents. After completion of the course, they will be able to effectively deal with technical problems in above mentioned branches. They become more experienced in presentation and defense of the work results, therefore their communication skills improves significantly as well.

Prerequisites

Knowledge in area of design, CAD systems, parametric modelling (Inventor, Catia, Rhinoceros), tribology, finite element method (ANSYS Classic), measurement and experiments, statics, kinematics, strength of materials.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Fundamentals of theory are provided during first 4 weeks of the semester in blocks of lessons. Within concentrated blocks of lessons students receive theoretical lectures on technical areas with regard to the specific project topics. The lectures are followed by practicals with computer support and in laboratories where students individually works on projects under supervision of the guarantors. Consultations with guarantors are carried within practicals (obtaining additional knowledge, methods, solutions, etc.). Emphasis is placed on systematic team approach to solving a given problem and selection of the efficient solution methods. During semester, there are two dates when more extensive inspection is carried out by presenting the current work results of the team. These practicals are attended by all students and guarantors of the topic branch.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is awarded on the following conditions: regular attendance at classes, submission of four fully developed projects in digital and printed form.
In the digital format shall be delivered:
1. CAD data (for construction projects).
2. Technical report or final report.
3. Drawings (if required by assignment).
4. Poster in PPTX format and PDF format for printing.
5. Presentation in PPTX format.
In paper form will be delivered:
1. Technical or final report,
2. Drawings
Examination: exam will be awarded on the basis of presentation and successful defense. Final mark is the average of marks awarded by evaluators during defense of the project.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course goal is practical verification of general principles in branches of tribology, finite elements methods, parametric modeling and technical measurements through application of theoretical knowledge and teamwork.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is recommended; attendance at practicals and laboratory practicals is obligatory and checked by the lecturer. Maximum of two excused absences without compensation are allowed. In case of longer absence, compensation of missed lessons depends on the instructions of course supervisor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

P. Kosky, G. Wise, R. Balmer, W. Keat: Exploring Engineering: An Introduction for Freshman to Engineering and to the Design Process, Elsevier 2006, ISBN 978-0-12-369405-8
ULLMAN, David G. The mechanical design process: a project-based introduction. 3rd ed. Boston, Mass.: McGraw-Hill, c2003, 256 s. ISBN 00-711-2281-8.

Recommended reading

Literatura doporučená garanty pro konkrétní téma projektu

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N2301-2 Master's

    branch M-KSI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

10 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.
Ing. Houssam Mahmoud, Ph.D.
Ing. Ondřej Koukal
Ing. Matúš Ranuša, Ph.D.
Ing. Ondřej Macháček, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. David Paloušek, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Daniel Koutný, Ph.D.
Ing. Josef Frýza, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Michal Kubík, Ph.D.
Ing. Radek Vrána, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Martin Vrbka, Ph.D.
Ing. Filip Urban

Syllabus

• Introduction to the project based learning, goals, methods, project examples, ways and procedures of project solution, competence of students and teacher.
• Introduction of projects and tasks in four technical branches – tribology, diagnostics, engineering design, FEM analysis.
• Bibliographic research of the scientific and technical problems.
• Information databases, full-text databases, libraries, knowledge databases.
• Time schedule of the semester, specification of the project checkpoints dates.
• Project management, teamwork, leading of the project.
• Data-sharing tools, collaboration on design data files.
• Processing of the output data, technical specifications, technical report, technical drawings.

Computer-assisted exercise

99 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Martin Vrbka, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.
Ing. Ondřej Macháček, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Daniel Koutný, Ph.D.
Ing. Filip Urban
doc. Ing. David Paloušek, Ph.D.
Ing. Josef Frýza, Ph.D.
Ing. Matúš Ranuša, Ph.D.
Ing. Radek Vrána, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Michal Kubík, Ph.D.
Ing. Ondřej Koukal
Ing. Houssam Mahmoud, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Bibliographic research of the technical problem.
2. Specification of the possible solutions.
3. Analysis of the possible solutions, selection of the solution.
4. First checkpoint with presentation of the achieved results.
5. Realization of the physical/analytical model.
6. Realization of the physical/analytical model.
7. Second checkpoint with presentation of the achieved results.
8. Verification of the physical/analytical model.
9. Processing of the results and report.