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Experimental Methods in Transportation

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Course Unit Code342-0502/03
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated8 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
BRA37doc. Ing. Robert Brázda, Ph.D.
Summary
At the beginning of the course, students are introduced to the system of handling measurement products as a starting point for innovative development of the field in comparison with the European Union. Systems and possibilities of protection and authorization of experimentally obtained data and final innovative products. Evaluation of measured data according to the intention (quality assurance, measurement of assembly dimensions of equipment, experiments for research purposes in the field of transport and process equipment).
Application of typical procedures and measuring devices to obtain information on the suitability of transport and process equipment to perform the required operational function. Evaluation of measured data in terms of the direction of the next innovation cycle of the respective structural node.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
By completing this course, students should acquire the following skills:
- identify transport systems operating on the basis of Euler's relations,
- set up experimental measuring equipment to determine the coefficients of fiber friction,
- quantify the effect of tension force and inclination on the slippage of friction discs / drums,
- identify the vacuum and overpressure pneumatic conveying system,
- identify the load on storage systems and find critical points,
- to set up an experimental measuring device to determine the magnitude of the tension force of the rope systems,
- identify suitable construction materials for chutes and gutters in gravity transport.

By completing this course, students should be competent to:
- basic design calculations of simple transport and process systems.
Course Contents
1. Euler's relations - solution of fiber friction drum x conveyor belt.
2. Euler's relations - solution of fiber friction friction disk x rope.
3. Influence of the tension force of the conveyor belt on the slippage of the friction drum.
4. Influence of belt conveyor inclination on friction drum slippage.
5. Pneumatic transport - pressure characteristics of the carrier medium in vacuum transport.
6. Pneumatic transport - pressure characteristics of the carrier medium in overpressure transport.
7. Influence of cant and character of bends on pressure losses of pneumatic transport.
8. Methods of solving the tensioning of rope hoists and their experimental verification - mechanical method.
9. Methods of solving the tensioning of rope hoists and their experimental verification - hydraulic method.
10. Experimental determination of rolling resistance of crane cat pulleys.
11. Experimental determination of stiffness of flexible elements of vibrating conveyors.
12. Experimental determination of coefficients of shear friction in gravity transport.
13. Experimental determination of loading of storage systems using tensometry.
14. Recapitulation of experimental methods in transport and process equipment.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Remek, B.; Hatschbach, P.; Vávra, J.: Experimentální metody a měření v dopravní technice, ČVUT 2011, ISBN978-80-01-04921-1
Pavelek, M.; Štětina, J.: Experimentální metody v technice prostředí. Skripta. VUT Brno 2007.
Hoffmann, K.: An Introduction to Measurements using Strain Gages, Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH, Darmstadt, dostupný také z: http://www.kk-group.ru/help/Strain_Gauge_Measurements_Book_2012_01.pdf
Stefänescu, D.: Handbook of force transducers: principles and components, Springer, Německo, 2011, 612s
Jenčík, J.; Volf, J.: Technická měření, ČVUT Praha, 2000
Remek, B.; Hatschbach, P.; Vávra, J.: Experimentální metody a měření v dopravní technice, ČVUT 2011, ISBN978-80-01-04921-1
Pavelek, M.; Štětina, J.: Experimentální metody v technice prostředí. Skripta. VUT Brno 2007.
Hoffmann, K.: An Introduction to Measurements using Strain Gages, Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH, Darmstadt, dostupný také z: http://www.kk-group.ru/help/Strain_Gauge_Measurements_Book_2012_01.pdf
Stefänescu, D.: Handbook of force transducers: principles and components, Springer, Německo, 2011, 612s
Jenčík, J.; Volf, J.: Technická měření, ČVUT Praha, 2000
Recommended Reading:
Klement, J., Plánička, F., Vlk, M.: Modelová podobnost, elektrická odporová tenzometrie, experimentální určování zbytkových napětí, vyhodnocení experimentálně získaných dat, Plzeň, Západočeská univerzita, 2004, 130s
Škopán, M.; Mynář, B.: Experimentální metody a zkoušení strojů - návody do cvičení, Ediční středisko VUT, Brno, 102 stran, 1990
Svitek, M.: Quantum System Theory: Principles and Applications. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2010.
Brzkovský, K.: Experimentální metody měření, Praha, Ediční středisko ČVUT, 1993
Klement, J., Plánička, F., Vlk, M.: Modelová podobnost, elektrická odporová tenzometrie, experimentální určování zbytkových napětí, vyhodnocení experimentálně získaných dat, Plzeň, Západočeská univerzita, 2004, 130s
Škopán, M.; Mynář, B.: Experimentální metody a zkoušení strojů - návody do cvičení, Ediční středisko VUT, Brno, 102 stran, 1990
Svitek, M.: Quantum System Theory: Principles and Applications. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2010.
Brzkovský, K.: Experimentální metody měření, Praha, Ediční středisko ČVUT, 1993
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Seminars, Individual consultations, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded creditGraded credit100 51