Agricultural buildings and equipment

Students should have had practical lessons in other curricular units in the agronomic area, in which they observed the use of tractors in different crop operations.

Lectures on basic concepts. Group work to implement protocols for practical work carried out in the field or in the machine hangar. Practical exercises on lighting, environmental conditioning, ventilation of facilities and the use of AutoCAD software. Support for students in carrying out agricultural facilities projects. Seminar to present a topic taught.

1. To know the principles of operation of an agricultural tractor;
2. Have knowledge of the different types of maintenance to perform;
3. Know how to plan the use of tractors and agricultural equipment, rationalizing costs and preserving natural resources and the environment;
4. Know the different types of agricultural facilities;
5. Make calculations related to lighting, environmental conditioning and ventilation of the facilities and budgeting;
6. Develop projects of agricultural facilities, using the AutoCAD software, according to the standards of project development, the factors determining the location and legislation in force.

1. Diesel and explosion engines; Distribution, intake and exhaust, fuel supply, cooling and lubrication systems; Transmission systems; Brakes and Tires.
2. Tractor – implement linkage;
3. Power and torque concepts. Engine characteristic curves;
4. Tractor maintenance;
5. General notions of technical drawing;
6. Computer Aided Design;
7. Standards for project preparation;
8. Legislation and regulations;
9. Dimensioning of lighting, ventilation and environmental conditioning of greenhouses and other agricultural installations;
10. Characteristics, conception and dimensioning of agricultural installations;
11. Classification, description and use of different construction materials.

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