Strength of material. Rigidity. Stress. Creep and stress relaxation. Strength of machine elements in compression and tension. Deformations under tension and compression. Strength of machine elements in torsion. Twist under torsion. Strength of machine elements in bending. Deformations under bending. Strength theories. Statically undetermined components. Stability of compressed shafts. Interchangeability of machine elements, tolerances and fits. Strength of joints in shear. Threaded and welded joints. Pinned, riveted, keyed and splined joints. Pressed and clamp joints. Shafts and axles. Sliding and rolling supports. Design of machine elements: joints, shafts and axles, bearings, springs, etc. Bases of design of mechanisms and drives: friction-, belt-, gear-, worm- and chain drives, screw-mechanisms, speed reducers.
- Õpetaja/Teacher: Igor Penkov