Simple Machines Course
Gain mastery over levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle mechanisms using solid physics principles and practical engineering. Compute forces, mechanical advantages, friction effects, and safety margins to build dependable lifting systems for professional workshop needs. Perfect for quick, reliable designs in real-world scenarios.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to design and assess levers, pulleys, and block-and-tackle setups effectively. Explore key concepts like statics, torque, friction, work, and energy through practical calculations, safety considerations, and examples. Gain expertise in planning safe configurations, choosing materials, handling efficiency issues, and drafting straightforward maintenance guides.
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Develop skills
- Design lever systems by calculating mechanical advantage, choosing layouts, and sizing for 200 kg loads.
- Build pulley and block-and-tackle systems with set mechanical advantage and effort limits for 80 kg lifts.
- Incorporate friction, efficiency, and safety factors into practical workshop lifting designs.
- Execute rapid statics and torque computations to optimise simple machines.
- Develop clear operating guides and diagrams safe for non-expert users in workshops.
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