227-0409 – Construction Machines and Mechanisms (SSM)

The aim of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of fundamentals of mechanical engineering, mechanical components and mechanisms and also to the problems of design and technology work of construction machines according to their specific focus and utilization.

Firstly students acquaint themself with fundamentals of mechanical engineering, mechanical components and mechanisms and also with construction machines (description, construction, technological and technical parameters etc.), i.e. magines for earth works, for production, transport and processing of concrete and equipment for transport and manipulation with materials.

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