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Misure Meccaniche e Termiche (M/Z)
Mechanical and thermal measurement
Gian Marco Revel

Seat Ingegneria
A.A. 2015/2016
Credits 9
Hours 72
Period I
Language ENG

Prerequisites
It is required that the student knows the fundamental concepts of mathematical analysis, physics, mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism.

Learning outcomes
The course introduces the student to the measurement instrumentation for thermal and mechanical quantities, providing the elements necessary to understanding the measuring processes, the interaction between measure and measuring system, the static and dynamic characteristics of measuring systems, the uncertainty, the operating principles of sensors and transducers, and their use in laboratory and in the industrial field.

Program
The course presents the basic knowledge of mechanical and thermal measurements and testing methodologies. The measurement principles of the quantities of interest for industrial applications are shown through theoretical lectures, laboratory experiences and practical examples. General concepts on measurement systems and procedures. Instrument utilization in industrial application and on-line testing. Static and dynamic calibration. Elements of signal analysis and digital data processing, including basics concepts for analysis in the frequency domain. Traditional and innovative systems for the measurement of: dimension, displacement, strain, velocity of solids (translation, rotation), velocity of fluids, acceleration, force, torque, power, pressure, flow rate, temperature, heat flows. Basics on data acquisition systems and digital devices (sampling, quantizing, coding, main devices).

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
The examination consists in an oral discussion of the subjects of the course and of the laboratory exercises.

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
The student, during the oral examination, will have to demonstrate to have the fundamental knowledge of mechanical and thermal measurements, data acquisition and digitalization and testing methods. In order to pass the exam with positive results, the student will have to show an overall knowledge of the course contents, which will have to be exposed with sufficient and correct use of technical terms. The maximum score will be achieved by demonstrating a deep knowledge of the course contents presented with a fully appropriate technical approach.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
Score in a scale with 30 levels (e.g. 27/30).

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
For each question (usually 3 or 4) posed to the student, a score in the scale with 30 levels will be assigned. The final overall score will correspond to the average of the scores for each single question. The Laude will be assigned to the students that, having achieved the maximum score, will also demonstrate an outstanding knowledge in the discussed topics.

Recommended reading
1) Measurement systems: application and design, E.Doebelin, ed. Mc Graw Hill; 2) Les capteurs en instrumentation industrielle, G. Asch, ed. Dunod; 3) Instrumentation for engineering measurements, J.W.Dally, W.F.Riley, K.G.Mc Connell, ed. John Wiley & sons

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