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.
• Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications by integrating needs, contexts 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.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Integrate, where applicable, maintenance policies and quality approach, rational energy management, and components from different technologies.
• 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, 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.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• 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.

Learning Outcomes of UE

A. Master technical terminology
B. Master the modes of graphic representations
C. Understand the physical principles of mechanics applied to machines
D. Understand the orders of magnitude of the technological field concerned
E. Define the design process for a mechanical system (selection, sizing, organization) when faced with a classic or novel problem
F. Define the approach to optimize a design in the face of uncertainties

Content of UE

transmission ratio, efficiency; belt drive; chain drive; parallel spur and helical gears; contact ratio; gear forces; dimensioning. Possible information on power screws, analysis of planetary gear sets, couplings, conical gears.

Prior Experience

geometry; curvature radius; rolling and sliding; friction; stress and strain; contact pressure; fatigue.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination
• Graded tests

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

The assessment has two parts.
Numericall applied part: which can either take the form of an exercise to be solved individually during a limited time (the "mechanical design formulas and tables handbook" (formulaire de génie mécanique) is the only document that can be consulted), or of an assignment to be submitted. The applied part can include exercises in reading and interpreting plans, graphic representation (detailed, simplified and symbolic) and design and sizing of machine parts requiring numerical calculations and estimates. The applied part is evaluated before the start of the January session.
Analytical theoretical part: in January session. The theoretical part does not require a numerical calculation: it includes exercises in reading plans, graphic representation (detailed, simplified and symbolic) and design as well as the descriptive and theoretical elements covered in the ex cathedra course: fundamental physical principles under -during the sizing of machine elements, description, selection, design, sizing procedure and use of power transmission elements. The theoretical part is the subject of a face-to-face written examination (the "mechanical design formulas and tables handbook" (formulaire de génie mécanique) is the only document that can be consulted) as far as conditions allow; otherwise, the written exam is organized remotely. Maximum duration: 4h15.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination
• Graded tests

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The rules remain identical to those defined for Q1

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable