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, Oļegs Jakovļevs, Bruno Grasmanis |
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.. |
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 |