Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, equipment, processes, systems or units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Imagine, design, carry out and operate machinery, mechanical systems and mechanical production units to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, mechanical systems and mechanical production units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation or optimisation of the proposed solution.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, with a focus on Design and Production, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques related to the mechanics of solids and fluids, energy exchanges, dynamic and vibratory behaviour of systems, manufacturing and mechanical production, operating machines, and production management (organisation, maintenance, quality).
• Study a machine, a mechanical system or a mechanical production unit by critically selecting theories, models and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.

Learning Outcomes of UE

- To understand the fundamentals of computer-aided simulation of mechanical systems (conceptual definition of the system, construction and integration of the equations of motion, equations of specific force elements) so as to induce a deliberate usage and to avoid the pitfalls (for that purpose, the workshops combine a home made tool requiring a theoretical knowledge and a black box commercial software);
- to illustrate how a simulation tool, when used carefully, can help the engineer in his design process (force determination for dimensioning, assessment of dynamic performances of machines, stability analysis,...);
- to improve the practical knowledge of the English language (course, notes and reports in English).

Content of UE

Mathematical tools: localization in space, vectors, homogeneous transformation matrices, rotation tensors.
Elements of a mechanical system: bodies, joints, force elements.
Kinematic analysis: degrees of freedom, configuration parameters, velocities, accelerations, kinematic matrices.
Numerical construction of equations of motion (minimal and Cartesian coordinates).
Numerical integration: ODE, DAE, accuracy, stability.
Other numerical problems: static analysis, assembly, eigen analysis
Applications: vehicles on tires or rails, contact with friction

Prior Experience

Geometry. Theoretical mechanics. Numerical analysis.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The evaluation is based on the laboratory (reports and participation) and the oral examination. During the oral examination, the students first receive a theory question to which they answer in a synthetic way on paper. They then give back their answer sheet and receive a practical problem to solve on a computer with the help of the EasyDyn framework. They are then called successively to present orally the answer to the theory question. Maximal duration: 4 hours. The mark is distributed in this way - Theory question of the oral examination: 40 %. - Application question of the oral examination: 40 %. - Workshops : 20 %

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Idem 1st session for the oral examination. The mark related to the workshops is automatically carried over, unless the student refuses it, in which case the oral examination is worth 100 % of the mark.