Mechanical Design 2

This course unit concludes the technology component of the Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, CDPI track, which consists of four modules. It is designed to provide students with the tools to understand and design complex mechanical systems (automatic transmissions, power transmission mechanisms, etc.).

Half of this module consists of lectures and tutorials focused on studying pulley-belt systems, clutches and brakes, and preloaded systems, with applications involving preloaded bearing assemblies. At the same time, the course includes lab sessions analyzing various mechanical systems (CVT transmissions, automatic transmissions, brakes, clutches, preloaded bearing assemblies, etc.), as well as design lab sessions to apply the skills acquired to specific case studies.

• Analyze a belt-and-pulley power transmission system, calculate the associated characteristics (transmission ratio, efficiency, etc.), and select and size a belt drive using a manufacturer’s catalog,
• Size an integrated brake/clutch within a power transmission system based on the specified operating conditions. Select the appropriate component from a manufacturer's catalog,
• Calculate the mechanical forces acting on each bearing in a preloaded bearing assembly and size it for static and dynamic loads using a manufacturer's catalog,

Select, size, and implement simple design solutions in a mechanism

• All courses in technology and rigid-body mechanics for the second and third years,
• Technical Communication
• Recommended prerequisites*: Functional specification

CC + TP