Course detail

Analytical Project

FSI-ZAPAcad. year: 2022/2023

In this course, a closed problem is solved. The practical analysis of stresses and deformations of a model mechanical element, such as a hook, a beam with a notch, etc. Students apply an analytical, numerical and experimental approach to the analysis of a part. Finally, they critically evaluate the achieved results and propose an optimized geometry of the part at the critical point. The assigned problem is solved by teams of a maximum of 4 students under the guidance of a teacher. Students must share competencies in a team, plan the way they want to solve the problem, and be responsible for the results achieved. During the solution process, they are led to systematic engineering work and receive feedback through regular consultations. Completion of the course is key to success in the following course - Mechanical Design Project, where an open practical task is solved.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

10

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Milan Klapka, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

- Ability to effectively apply analytical, numerical and experimental methods in the field of stress and strain engineering analysis.
- Ability of independent and systematic engineering work.
- Ability to solve a more complex engineering design problem in a team.
- Knowledge of project management tools and their practical applications.
- Ability to present, confront and critically evaluate their individual contributions to solution within the team of researchers and effectively share their knowledge.

Prerequisites

- knowledge in the field of engineering analysis of the stress and strain of the mechanical elements and their design at the level of a bachelor's degree graduate.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Tutorials and seminars, work in laboratories, problem based learning and self study.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course credit requirements:
- active participation in tutorials,
- elaboration and submission of a completed project in digital and printed form (technical report).
Final exam requirements:
- successful defense of the project solution to the committee (defense is in a team and it is a prerequisite for proceeding to the second part of the exam),
- successful completion of an individual discussion with members of the committee (for the success it is crucial to share knowledge about the project solution among all team members),
- the overall grade is compiled by the evaluation of both parts of the exam. Up to 100 points can be obtained, therefore the final classification is determined according to the ECTS grade.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Graduates will be able to solve a practical engineering problem with the appropriate use of analytical, numerical or experimental methods for the analysis of stresses and strains and methods for project management. They will be able to work both individually and in the team.

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

Seminars: attendance at seminars is compulsory (2 absences maximum). In case of long-term absence, the guarantor decides about compensation.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KUTZ, M. Handbook of measurement in science and engineering. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2013. ISBN 978-0-470-40477-5. (EN)
NAKASONE, Y., S. YOSHIMOTO a T. A. STOLARSKI. Engineering analysis with ANSYS software. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006. ISBN 978-0750668750. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-KSI-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme LLE Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

78 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Milan Klapka, Ph.D.
Ing. Daniel Kvarda, Ph.D.

Syllabus

- Preparation of experimental measurements, design and implementation of the measuring chain, calibration.
- Design of component loading.
- Stress and strain analysis using experiment (tensometric measurement).

Computer-assisted exercise

84 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.
Ing. Daniel Kvarda, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Tutorials are realized in blocks with a progressively increased volume of teaching time from the beginning to the end of the semester.
- Distribution of competencies of team members and compilation of a project solution plan.
- Literature research.
- Analysis of stresses and strains using analytical methods - the theory of elasticity.
- Analysis of stresses and strains using numerical methods - FEM.
- Processing of experimentally acquired data.
- Comparison and discussion of achieved results.
- Optimization of part geometry.
- Elaboration of the final report.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course