Topics for self preparation

Self preparation themes

Theme: Determination of the force in the belt (method of bypassing the contour). Calculation of the power of the conveyor drive.

Objective: to master the method of bypassing the contour (using the belt conveyor), to be able to apply it and calculate the power of the conveyor drive.

Methodical support: the Internet resources, handbooks (we may recommend those that attached to the e-learn platform), scientific publications, technical instructions, manuals etc.

Tasks:

1.      To study method of bypassing the contour and its application to the determination of the force in the belt;

2.      To study the calculation of the power of the belt conveyor drive.

The form of the completed report: one should send a report (a MS Word file, 1 line spacing; 14 pt, TimesNewRoman; formulas and schemes as well as an example of calculation are mandatory) via the e-learn platform. Each of the report must be defended.

Evaluation of the report: maximal score is 15; 8 points to the completed and full answer to the first task and 7 points to the completed and full answer to the second task.

Deadline: in according to the terms of studying the theme (it is limited by the lecturer on the lectures).

Theme: Types of the screws and their operation. Calculation of the power of the conveyor drive.

Objective: to study all the known types of the screws (screw conveyor) and to master the calculation of the power of the screw conveyor drive.

Methodical support: the Internet resources, handbooks (we may recommend those that attached to the e-learn platform), scientific publications, technical instructions, manuals etc.

Tasks:

1.      To study the types of the screws and conditions of their operation;

2.      To study the calculation of the power of the conveyor drive.

The form of the completed report: one should send a report (a MS Word file, 1 line spacing; 14 pt, TimesNewRoman; formulas and schemes as well as an example of calculation are mandatory) via the e-learn platform. Each of the report must be defended.

Evaluation of the report: maximal score is 15; 8 points to the completed and full answer to the first task and 7 points to the completed and full answer to the second task.

Deadline: in according to the terms of studying the theme (it is limited by the lecturer on the lectures).

Theme: Types of brakes for crane mechanisms. Calculation of brakes for hoist mechanism.

Objective: to study the types brakes for crane mechanisms and methodology of their calculation.

Methodical support: the Internet resources, handbooks (we may recommend those that attached to the e-learn platform), scientific publications, technical instructions, manuals etc.

Tasks:

1.      To study the types of brakes for crane mechanisms;

2.      To study the calculation of brakes for hoist mechanism.

The form of the completed report: one should send a report (a MS Word file, 1 line spacing; 14 pt, TimesNewRoman; formulas and schemes as well as an example of calculation are mandatory) via the e-learn platform. Each of the report must be defended.

Evaluation of the report: maximal score is 15; 8 points to the completed and full answer to the first task and 7 points to the completed and full answer to the second task.

Deadline: in according to the terms of studying the theme (it is limited by the lecturer on the lectures).

Theme: Hydraulic and screw jacks operation. Force analysis. Selection and calculation. Advantages and drawbacks.

Objective: to study the principles of exploitation and schemes of hydraulic and screw jacks, conditions of their operation, their selection and calculation, advantages and drawbacks.

Methodical support: the Internet resources, handbooks (we may recommend those that attached to the e-learn platform), scientific publications, technical instructions, manuals etc.

Tasks:

1.      To master the principles of exploitation and schemes of hydraulic and screw jacks

2.      To study the conditions of hydraulic and screw jacks operation;

3.      To study the methodology of hydraulic and screw jacks selection and calculation;

4.      To point out the advantages and drawbacks of hydraulic and screw jacks.

The form of the completed report: one should send a report (a MS Word file, 1 line spacing; 14 pt, TimesNewRoman; formulas and schemes as well as an example of calculation are mandatory) via the e-learn platform. Each of the report must be defended.

Evaluation of the report: maximal score is 15; the first task may bring 3 points for the completed and full answer; the second task may bring 3 points for the completed and full answer; the third task may bring 7 points for the completed and full answer; the forth task may bring 3 points for the completed and full answer.

Deadline: in according to the terms of studying the theme (it is limited by the lecturer on the lectures).

Theme: Types drilling machines. Their technical features and use.

Objective: to study the types drilling machines. Their technical features and use.

Methodical support: the Internet resources, handbooks (we may recommend those that attached to the e-learn platform), scientific publications, technical instructions, manuals etc.

Tasks:

1.      To study the types drilling machines;

2.      To study the technical features and use of drilling machines.

The form of the completed report: one should send a report (a MS Word file, 1 line spacing; 14 pt, TimesNewRoman; formulas and schemes as well as an example of calculation are mandatory) via the e-learn platform. Each of the report must be defended.

Evaluation of the report: maximal score is 25; 10 points to the completed and full answer to the first task and 15 points to the completed and full answer to the second task.

Deadline: in according to the terms of studying the theme (it is limited by the lecturer on the lectures).

Theme: Classifications of machines for concrete compaction. Their technical features and use.

Objective: to study the classifications of machines for concrete compaction. Their technical features and use.

Methodical support: the Internet resources, handbooks (we may recommend those that attached to the e-learn platform), scientific publications, technical instructions, manuals etc.

Tasks:

1.      To study the classifications of machines for concrete compaction;

2.      To study the technical features and use of machines for concrete compaction.

The form of the completed report: one should send a report (a MS Word file, 1 line spacing; 14 pt, TimesNewRoman; formulas and schemes as well as an example of calculation are mandatory) via the e-learn platform. Each of the report must be defended.

Evaluation of the report: maximal score is 25; 10 points to the completed and full answer to the first task and 15 points to the completed and full answer to the second task.

Deadline: in according to the terms of studying the theme (it is limited by the lecturer on the lectures).