Lectures related to Mechanical Construction: Evaluation and Guiding Systems

Lubrication: Engineering Practice

Explores the importance of lubrication in reducing energy consumption and its economic impact over the next 15 years.

Bearings: Introduction

Introduces bearings, covering definitions, advantages, building blocks, friction sources, and types of bearings.

Plain Bearings: Calculation and Performance

Discusses the calculation and performance of plain bearings in smooth rotation.

Rolling Bearings: Materials and Types

Explores the constitution and materials of rolling bearings, types, and selection criteria based on loads and speeds.

Guidance Systems: Bearings and Linear Guides

Explores bearings, linear guides, stiffness calculations, and design considerations for guidance systems.

Components: Ball-bearing

Explores the selection and usage of components, focusing on ball bearings and their types, materials, and assembly.

Pile Foundations: Design and Construction

Explores pile foundations design, construction, factors influencing bearing capacity, and static loading tests.

Bearings and Assemblies

Explores the significance of bearings in mechanical systems and the factors influencing their performance.

Components: Ball-bearings (continued), Actuators

Covers ball bearings, electrical motors, and actuators, including thermal conductivity, torque noise, lubrication, and force generation mechanisms.

Rotational Smooth Guides: Principles and Applications

Provides an overview of rotational smooth guides, focusing on design, materials, and performance metrics essential for mechanical engineering applications.

Introduction to Structures in Architecture

Introduces the functioning of structures in architecture, covering beams, arcs, cables, vaults, domes, rigidity, stability, and deformations.

Bearings: Mounting Rules

Explains the rules for mounting bearings, including alignment tolerance, swivel angles, types of bearings, and the importance of play.

Bearings - Design and Sizing

Covers the design and sizing of bearings, emphasizing the importance of tight fitting rings.

Project Management in Civil Engineering: Key Phases and Considerations

Provides an overview of project management phases in civil engineering, focusing on SIA 103 standards and stakeholder roles.

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Building Technology: Construction and Materials Overview

Introduces building technology, covering construction methods, materials, and the architect's role in design and execution.

Ball Bearings: Applications and Stiffness

Explores the role of ball bearings in robotics applications and discusses stiffness of axes and various types of guides.

Small-Scale Turbomachinery Systems: Design Challenges & Applications

Explores small-scale turbomachinery systems, emphasizing design challenges and applications to enhance energy conversion efficiency.

Viscous Dissipation and the Slider Bearing

Covers viscous dissipation, stress tensors, and the slider bearing's energy flux and lubrication flow assumptions.

Rigid Structures: Analysis and Definitions

Covers the analysis of rigid structures, focusing on definitions, trusses, and internal forces.