MTM207 Theoretical Mechanics (in robotic systems)

Code	MTM207
Name	Theoretical Mechanics (in robotic systems)
Status	Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice
Level and type	Undergraduate Studies, Academic
Field of study	Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Building
Faculty
Academic staff	Jānis Vība, Ilmārs Vīksne
Credit points	3.0 (4.5 ECTS)
Parts	1
Annotation	During the course there are viewed the following topics: reduction of forces and equilibrium equations in statics; slip, rolling and rotational friction; center of gravity and moments of inertia; kinematics and dynamics of a point; different motion types of object, like compound motion and it's dynamics; theorems of dynamics - rigid body dynamics, kinetostatics, balancing and gyros..
Contents	Content Full- and part-time intramural studies Part time extramural studies Contact hours Independent work Contact hours Independent work Force reduction and equilibrium equations 8 8 0 0 Slip, rolling and rotational friction 8 8 0 0 Center of gravity, inertia moments 8 8 0 0 Point kinematics and dynamics 4 4 0 0 Motion types of object 4 4 0 0 Compound motion, dynamics of compound motion 6 6 0 0 Theorem of dynamics 6 6 0 0 Rigid body dynamics 8 8 0 0 Kinetostatics 8 8 0 0 Total: 60 60 0 0
Goals and objectives of the course in terms of competences and skills	Objective is to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for robot systems motor unit analysis and synthesis.
Learning outcomes and assessment	Able to reduce forces in multi-dimensional space and to describe the equilibrium - Homework and examination questions according to topic Able to identify and describe the relevant body friction forces - Homework and examination questions according to topic Able to describe and analyze the body's center of gravity motion and inertia - Homework and examination questions according to topic Able to describe and analyze compound body movement - Homework and examination questions according to topic Able to describe and analyze the compound mechanical system statics and dynamics - Homework and examination questions according to topic
Course prerequisites	Mathematics
Course planning	Part CP ECTS Hours Tests Lectures Practical Lab. Test Exam Work 1 3.0 4.5 2.0 1.0 0.0 *

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