Course detail

Project - Mechanical System Design

FSI-ZP7Acad. year: 2025/2026

The course provides an overview of the basic classification, terminology, and principles of mechanical systems' function, emphasizing the importance of constructing a kinematic diagram. It focuses on all key aspects of the design process, including force, kinematic, and strength calculations, material selection, and determining manufacturing technology while considering the required system function (e.g., a feed cam mechanism, a catapult with a defined projectile flight path, a woodworking clamp), including verification of its function. Emphasis is placed on teamwork based on a systematic approach to designing individual components of a mechanical system. The course integrates knowledge acquired in undergraduate studies in areas such as design, rigid body mechanics, technical mechanics, construction materials, mechanisms, CAD modeling, and 3D printing.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

11

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge from mathematics, statics, solid mechanics, machine design, computational modeling, experience with CAD systems, technical drawing documentation, assembly creation, body modeling, and basics of 3D printing.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Conditions for obtaining credit (0-100 points, minimum for course credit is 50):

  • Active participation in exercises through consultations (min. 10 points out of 20)
  • Submission of the project in the required scope (min. 40 points out of 80)

Conditions for passing the exam (0-100 points, minimum to pass is 50):

  • Team defense of the project solution before a committee (min. 20 points out of 40)
  • Individual professional discussion before a committee on issues related to the project and following the required prerequisites (min. 30 points out of 60)
  • A total of up to 100 points can be achieved, and the final grade will be determined according to the ECTS scale.

Lectures: Attendance is recommended and monitored by the teacher.

Exercises: Attendance is mandatory and monitored by the teacher, with a maximum of two absences allowed. In cases of prolonged absence, makeup of missed classes is at the discretion of the course coordinator.

Aims

Learning outcomes: Graduates will be able to design and construct a mechanical system intended for force transformation and achieving the required motion kinematics, based on theoretical knowledge of the design process phases and dimensioning of machine components.

  • Knowledge of basic types of mechanical systems and their dimensioning.
  • Ability to analyze a problem and select an appropriate mechanical system for a given application.
  • Selection of suitable materials and positioning of parts for proper mechanical system function.
  • Ability to create a kinematic diagram of the designed mechanical system.
  • Ability to perform force and kinematic calculations.
  • Knowledge of basic aspects of dynamic calculations.
  • Ability to prepare designed parts for production, assemble, and verify the function of the designed mechanical system.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KEMKA, Vladislav. Stavba a provoz strojů: stroje a zařízení pro SPŠ strojní. Praha: Informatorium, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7333-075-0. (CS)
BUDYNAS, Richard G. a Keith J. NISBETT. Shigley's mechanical engineering design. 9th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. ISBN 978-0-07-352928-8 (EN)
SHIGLEY, Joseph Edward, Charles R. MISCHKE a Richard G. BUDYNAS, VLK, Miloš, ed. Konstruování strojních součástí. Přeložil Martin HARTL. V Brně: VUTIUM, 2010. Překlady vysokoškolských učebnic. ISBN 978-80-214-2629-0. (CS)

Recommended reading

GERE, J. M. (James M.) a Barry J GOODNO. Mechanics of materials. 7th ed. Stamford: Cengage Learning, 2009, xviii, 1002 s. : il. ISBN 978-0-495-43807-6. (EN)
JEŽKOVÁ, Z. KREJČÍ, H. LACKO, B. ŠVEC J. Projektové řízení - jak zvládnout projekty. ACSA, 2015, 381 s. ISBN 978-80-905297-1-7. (CS)
KŘÍŽ, Rudolf, Karel WEIGNER a Jaroslav SVOBODA. Stavba a provoz strojů III. Mechanismy. Praha: Státní nakladatelství technické literatury, 1979, 164 s. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-KSI-P Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

16 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to mechanical systems, basic definitions, mechanism.
  • Classification of mechanical systems, kinematic diagram.
  • Theory of the design process, case study.
  • Force, strength, and kinematic calculations of mechanical systems.

Computer-assisted exercise

88 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • Definition of terms, project assignment, completion conditions.
  • Division of team member competencies and project solution planning.
  • Concept design of the assigned kinematic system, kinematic diagram.
  • Force analysis and kinematic calculations.
  • Strength design calculation, material selection.
  • Creation of digital models and preparation of data for 3D printing.
  • Creation of technical drawings, part manufacturing.
  • Assembly of the mechanical system and experimental function verification.