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Fondamenti di Meccanica Teorica ed Applicata
Fundamentals of theoretical and applied mechanics
Giacomo Palmieri

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

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on physics, geometry and calculus

Learning outcomes
Giving the students the tools necessary for the study of mechanisms and machines; providing the basic information underlying machines’ operations

Program
- Introduction to applied mechanics, biomechanics and motion analysis. - Kinematics: degrees of freedom, constraints and kinematic pairs; mobility analysis; kinematic analysis of planar and spatial mechanisms; - Dynamics: friction and passive forces; statics; inertial properties of bodies; cardinal equations of dynamics; energy, work and efficiency; linear systems of the 1st order; linear systems of the 2nd order; impulsive dynamics. - Introduction to structural mechanics.

Development of the examination
LEARNING EVALUATION METHODS
The exam consists of an oral exam in which some theoretical concepts of the course are discussed. Besides the oral examination the student will be asked to solve an exercise belonging to the types of problems addressed in classroom exercises. Some optional partial written tests can be planned during the course. A positive outcome in these tests exempt the student from performing the exercise during the oral examination.

LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
In the exercise or optional written test, the student must demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of mechanics and apply them to practical problems. A further criterion of evaluation is the ability of calculus and the appropriate use of measurement units. In the oral examination, the student must demonstrate to master the key concepts related to the topics covered during the course and must be able to present them in a clear and appropriate terminology.

LEARNING MEASUREMENT CRITERIA
The grade is given in thirthies. The examination will be evaluated by giving equal weight to the applicative and to the theoretical part.

FINAL MARK ALLOCATION CRITERIA
It is given a separate grade to the applicative and theoretical part. Outcoming the exam is subject to a minimum grade of eighteen over thirty for both tests. The final grade will be determined by the arithmetic average of the two grades rounded to the higher entire number. Students who achieve a grade of thirty for both the applicative and theoretical part will be awarded cum laude. In the event that the written partial tests are carried out, the grade of the applicative part is determined as the arithmetic average of the grades obtained in each partial examination.

Recommended reading
- M. Callegari, P. Fanghella, F. Pellicano. Meccanica applicata alle macchine, CittàStudi edizioni. 2013.

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