791-203 Engineering II

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The objective of this subject is to develop the students' ability to:

• apply engineering and scientific principles to the practice of farming;

• plan engineering projects for 'on-farm' application;

• explain the operation of modern equipment used in agriculture.

Content:

Strength of Materials - Mechanical properties of materials, stress, strain, elasticity, testing procedures, safety factor. Principles of Traction - Tractor power trains, traction and performance, tractor drawbar performance, tractor stability. Agricultural Machinery - Principles of tillage, metering mechanisms, chemical applicators and calibration, cutting mechanisms, harvesters, machinery matching and management. Surveying - Horizontal and vertical measurement, maps. Ergonomics - The environment for human work activity, health and safety in the workplace.

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