Unit MECHANICS OF MACHINES II

Course
Industrial engineering
Study-unit Code
A006065
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Silvia Logozzo
Teachers
  • Silvia Logozzo
Hours
  • 48 ore - Silvia Logozzo
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2026
Offered
2026/27
Learning activities
Caratterizzante
Area
Ingegneria meccanica
Sector
IIND-02/A
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
-Dynamic modeling of mechanical systems and transient response analysis

-Motion simulation and analysis of mechanisms and robotic systems in 3D

-Rotor dynamics

-Balancing of engines and rotating machinery
Reference texts
- Bei Lu, Ramin S. Esfandiari; Modeling and Analysis of DYNAMIC SYSTEMS; CrC Press

- C. Ferraresi, T. Raparelli: Applied Mechanics. Ed. Clut

- U. Meneghetti, A. Maggiore, E. Funaioli: Lezioni di meccanica applicata alle macchine. Prima parte: Fondamenti di meccanica delle macchine. Seconda parte: Elementi di meccanica degli azionamenti. Terza parte: Dinamica e vibrazioni delle macchine.

- M. Callegari , P. Fanghella , F. Pellicano: Meccanica applicata alle macchine

- Lecture notes.
Educational objectives
- Acquire knowledge of mechanical system modeling, with particular reference to transient analysis and the dynamics of different types of mechanical systems, including rotors and engines.

- Learn modeling and simulation techniques for mechanical systems, with a focus on mechanisms and selected robotic systems.

- Develop the fundamental skills required to analyze and simulate the motion of mechanisms and robotic systems.
Prerequisites
Applied Mechanics of Machines
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and computer-based practical exercises.
Other information
Students attending the course can participate to intermediate evaluations.
Learning verification modality
Written examination and oral examination, including the discussion of the selected project.
Extended program
- Dynamics and balancing of machines and mechanisms: fundamentals of machine dynamics, analysis of inertia forces and motion-induced vibrations. Dynamics and balancing of reciprocating engines, rigid and flexible rotor dynamics, resonance phenomena and critical speeds, static and dynamic rotor balancing techniques. Industrial case studies, practical examples, and numerical exercises.

- Dynamic modeling of mechanical systems and transient analysis: formulation of dynamic models for lumped-parameter mechanical systems, time-domain response analysis, and investigation of transient phenomena. Mechanical systems under absolute and periodic operating conditions, assessment of initial conditions, and response to different excitations. Practical applications, numerical examples, and simulation exercises.

- 3D motion simulation and analysis of mechanisms and robotic systems: principles of kinematic and dynamic modeling of mechanisms and robotic systems. Fundamentals of kinematics of robots, trajectory, velocity and acceleration analysis, and motion simulation using dedicated software tools. Evaluation of the kinematic and dynamic performance of robotic manipulators and complex mechanisms through practical examples and exercises.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
The course contents are oriented towards the following sustainable development goals: - SDG3 - Good Health and Wellness - SDG4 - Quality Education - SDG9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: - SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production