Research Methods in Applied Mechanics

Major: Applied Mechanics
Code of subject: 8.131.00.O.011
Credits: 3.00
Department: Department of Robotics and Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies
Lecturer: Stupnytskyy Vasym
Semester: 3 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Мета вивчення дисципліни: Formation of postgraduate students' knowledge in the field of scientific research methodology, study of scientific research methods, provision of knowledge on the general principles and methodology of scientific research in the field of 131 "Applied Mechanics".
Завдання: The study of the discipline involves the formation and development of the following competencies in graduate students: General: 1. Ability to solve complex scientific and applied problems and make decisions on the use of results in the practical activities of enterprises / institutions in the field of mechanical engineering, or in the educational processes of universities and research programs of research institutes, which involves the application of theories and methods of applied mechanics and is characterized by complexity and uncertainty. 2. Ability to form a systematic scientific outlook, professional ethics and general cultural outlook. Ability to initiate and carry out (individually or in a research group) scientific research that leads to new knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering of such quality that meets the requirements of reviewers at the national and international levels. Ability to search and analyze information from various scientific domestic and foreign sources. Ability to effectively use in scientific practice various theories in the field of scientific and applied research in the specialty "Applied Mechanics". Ability to solve scientific and applied problems and make appropriate informed decisions, to formulate new scientific ideas and current problems in the field of mechanical engineering, to choose appropriate directions and appropriate methods for their implementation, taking into account available resources. Ability to use information technologies and computer programs in the field of mechanical engineering (work with NMBD, formation of reasonable references to literary sources, etc;) Professional: 1. Acquisition of in-depth knowledge in the field of applied mechanics, including mastering the basic concepts of mechanical engineering development, understanding the theoretical and practical problems facing modern mechanical engineering, the history of development and the current state of research in this field. Ability to perform original research in the field of mechanical engineering and achieve scientific results that create new knowledge, paying special attention to current tasks/problems and using the latest scientific methods. Possess knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering and basic sciences necessary for mastering the disciplines that provide knowledge in the chosen specialty and disciplines of the graduate student's free choice; 2. Ability to analyze the data of theoretical and experimental research in the field of applied mechanics, which may be large and require the use of powerful computing resources. Acquiring skills in registering intellectual property rights.
Learning outcomes: As a result of studying the discipline, the student acquires the ability to demonstrate the following learning outcomes: a dynamic combination of knowledge, skills and practical skills of scientific research, methodology of scientific research, methods for assessing the reliability of research results, methods for calculating and assigning all parameters and results of scientific research, basic metrological concepts in the field of scientific research, organizational structure of ensuring the uniformity of measurements in scientific research, system of transferring the dimensions of physical quantities from models to working tools, basic principles of the theory of knowledge, methods of empirical level of research As a result of studying the discipline, the graduate student must: Know: 1. Methodology for constructing problems of applied mechanics; 2. Numerical and analytical methods for calculating the strength, stiffness, stability and durability of of structural elements and machines; 3. The main types of thermal and kinematic loads of structures and machines and their spatial and temporal features; 4. Physical and mechanical properties of materials; 5. Types of kinematic and rigid connections of parts; 6. Requirements of industry standards for product development; be able to: apply in practice modern methods of experiment planning and experimental data processing, mathematical support for solving engineering and scientific and technical problems: to process experimental data; to draw up plans for experimental research and conduct experiments on the study of machines and mechanisms, to build and study mathematical models of multifactorial systems, to conduct their statistical evaluation; to master the methods of optimization of multifactorial systems in mechanical engineering; to evaluate the hypotheses put forward by the hypothesis
Required prior and related subjects: Philosophy and methodology of science Research seminar in the field of mechanical engineering Analytical and numerical research methods in mechanical engineering
Summary of the subject: Use of scientific research methodology in applied mechanics. Work with scientific information. Electronic forms of information resources. Implementation of scientific methods and methods of creative thinking during theoretical research in applied mechanics (in relation to the specific topics of research of graduate students majoring in "Applied Mechanics"). Mathematical methods in research. Formalization of input data. Stages of development of mathematical models. The use of the theory of errors in the research of graduate students of the specialty "Applied Mechanics". Systematic errors in research, their detection and ways to reduce them (in relation to the specific topics of research of graduate students of the ONP "Applied Mechanics"). Random errors. Elements of probability theory and mathematical statistics in the research of graduate students majoring in Applied Mechanics. Calculation of errors in direct measurements and rounding error. Calculation of absolute and relative errors in indirect measurements in the research of graduate students of the specialty "Applied Mechanics" Implementation of the theory of experiment planning in applied mechanics research. Methods of experimental research (in relation to the specific topics of research of graduate students of the specialty "Applied Mechanics"). Classification, types and objectives of the experiment. Planning of the experiment (in relation to the specific topics of scientific research of graduate students majoring in "Applied Mechanics"). Fundamentals of similarity theory. Analysis of the adequacy of mathematical models built by graduate students.
Опис: Use of scientific research methodology in applied mechanics. Work with scientific information. Electronic forms of information resources. Implementation of scientific methods and methods of creative thinking during theoretical research in applied mechanics (in relation to the specific topics of research of graduate students of the ONP "Applied Mechanics"). Mathematical methods in research. Formalization of input data. Stages of development of mathematical models. The use of error theory in the research of graduate students majoring in "Applied Mechanics". Systematic errors in research, their detection and ways to reduce them (in relation to the specific research topics of graduate students of the "Applied Mechanics" specialty). Random errors. Elements of probability theory and mathematical statistics in the research of graduate students majoring in Applied Mechanics. Calculation of errors in direct measurements and rounding error. Calculation of absolute and relative errors in indirect measurements in the research of graduate students of the specialty "Applied Mechanics" Implementation of the theory of experiment planning in applied mechanics research. Methods of experimental research (in relation to the specific topics of research of graduate students of the "Applied Mechanics" specialty). Classification, types and objectives of the experiment. Planning of the experiment (in relation to the specific topics of scientific research of graduate students of the "Applied Mechanics" specialty). Fundamentals of similarity theory. Analysis of the adequacy of mathematical models built by graduate students.
Assessment methods and criteria: 100-88 points - grade A ("excellent") is assigned for a high level of knowledge (some inaccuracies are allowed) of the module's educational material contained in the main and additional recommended literature sources, the ability to analyze the phenomena studied in their interconnection and development, to answer questions clearly, concisely, logically, consistently, and to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; - 87-80 points - grade B ("very good") is assigned for knowledge of the module's educational material above the average level, including calculations, reasoned answers to the questions posed (a small number of inaccuracies are possible), the ability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; - 79-71 points - grade C ("good") is assigned for a generally correct understanding of the module's educational material, including calculations, reasoned answers to the questions posed, which, however, contain certain (insignificant) shortcomings, for the ability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; - 70-61 points - grade D ("mediocre") is assigned for mediocre knowledge of the module's educational material, poorly reasoned answers, and weak application of theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; - 60-50 points - grade E ("satisfactory") is assigned for poor knowledge of the module's educational material, inaccurate or poorly reasoned answers, with a violation of the sequence of presentation, for poor application of theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; - 49-26 points - grade FX ("unsatisfactory") with the possibility of retaking the exam or test) is assigned for ignorance of a significant part of the module's educational material, significant errors in answering questions, inability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; - 25-00 points - grade F ("unsatisfactory") with mandatory re-study of the module) is assigned for ignorance of a significant part of the module's educational material, significant errors in answering questions, inability to navigate in solving practical problems, ignorance of the basic fundamental provisions.
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: Current control: 1. Assessment of mastering the theoretical material is carried out by means of test control (test tasks from the Electronic Educational and Methodological Complex of the Virtual Learning Environment of Lviv Polytechnic National University in the discipline "Research Methods in Applied Mechanics", oral questioning. Final control: 1. Credit control (test). The written component consists of three-level theoretical and practical tasks and is conducted in a test form in the Virtual Learning Environment. The oral component is based on the results of the written component for a more thorough assessment of knowledge
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - ("excellent") is assigned for a high level of knowledge (some inaccuracies are allowed) of the educational material of the component contained in the main and additional recommended literature sources, the ability to analyze the phenomena studied in their interconnection and development, clearly, concisely, logically, consistently answer the questions posed, the ability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 87-71 points - ("good") is assigned for a generally correct understanding of the educational material of the component, including calculations, reasoned answers to the questions posed, which, however, contain certain (insignificant) shortcomings, for the ability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 70 - 50 points - ("satisfactory") is assigned for poor knowledge of the educational material of the component, inaccurate or poorly reasoned answers, with a violation of the sequence of presentation, for poor application of theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 49-26 points - ("not certified" with the possibility of retaking the semester control) is assigned for ignorance of a significant part of the educational material of the component, significant errors in answering questions, inability to apply theoretical provisions in solving practical problems; 25-00 points - ("unsatisfactory" with mandatory re-study) is assigned for ignorance of a significant part of the component's educational material, significant errors in answering questions, inability to navigate when solving practical problems, ignorance of the basic fundamental provisions.
Recommended books: 1. Tkhoruk, E. I. Methodology of scientific research. K.: Kondor. - 2018. - 155 p. 2. Theory of planning experiments: Performing calculation and graphic work [Electronic resource]: a textbook for students majoring in 131 "Applied Mechanics", specializing in "Mechanical Engineering Technology" / S.M. Lapach ; Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. 3. Demkiv T. M., Konopelnyk O. I., Shopa Y. I.. Fundamentals of the theory of errors of physical quantities. Methodical materials for a general workshop. Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. Lviv, 2018, 40 p. 4. Lyashenko B.M., Kryvonos O.M., Vakaliuk T.A. Methods of computation: a textbook for students of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics: ZhDU Publishing House, 2019. - 217 p.
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