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Physical Bases of Design

Physical Bases of Design

Code	16451
Year	2
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	4
Workload	TP(45H)
Scientific area	Science and Technology
Entry requirements	Preferably, knowledge of elementary mathematics.
Learning outcomes	- Highlight the importance of basic engineering knowledge for an Industrial Designer. - Improve the students' understanding of the mechanical and electric behavior of everyday objects. - Develop in students the ability to dialogue on technical topics with engineers in a multidisciplinary project team.
Syllabus	1 - Importance of engineering for an Industrial Designer. 2 - Unit Systems. 3 - Introduction to vector algebra: vector decomposition; sum of vectors; dot product; cross product; force vectors. 4 – Equivalent systems of forces: moment of a force about; couples and force-couple systems; simplification of a force and couple system. 5 - Equilibrium of rigid bodies: free-body diagrams; support for rigid bodies; degrees of freedom; equilibrium equations. 6 - Work and mechanical power: mechanical energy; kinetic energy; elastic potential energy; work; mechanical power; torque and power transmission. 7 - Centroid and center of gravity: composite parts; object stability. 8 - Electric energy: hydraulic-electric analogy; electric power; yield and consumption of generic electronic devices. 9 - Battery electric density and simple calculations of operating time estimates are available on devices powered by batteries and solar panels.
Main Bibliography	- Bird, J., Ross, C., Mechanical Engineering Principles, Routledge Publishing, ISBN 978-1138781573 - Seward, D., Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, Design, Palgrave Publishing, ISBN 978-1137376565 - Beer, F., Johnston, R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics; McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN 978-0077687304 - Morais, S. Waplington. F. (2011) Elementos de Eletricidade, Porto Editora, ISBN 978-972-95175-6-3 - Digital lecture notes prepared by the instructor.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.