Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

MAS100 Mechanics, MAS236 Machine elements and FEM 1, MAS132 3D-design, MAS238 Project 1 and MAS135 Materials science.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:
  • be able to select and specify a suitable material for a structure
  • be able to dimension structural elements and machine elements against static failure and fatigue failure
  • be able to dimension welds against static failure and fatigue failure
  • be able to select type of analysis and carry out a finite element analysis of a realistic design
  • have experience on setting up a basic dynamic analysis
  • have knowledge of and experience with the design process of a structure/machine
  • have experience with the use of 3D-CAD in a design project
  • have experience with communication of a technical matter in the form of a report
  • have experience with project work

Contents

  • Material properties, systematic selection of materials, thermal processes for materials, weldability
  • Design against static and fatigue loading of machine elements and structural elements (Whöler-curves/SN-diagrams, Goodman diagrams and design guidelines), preloaded bolt connections in fatigue (bolt diagram), spur gears, springs, belt drives, power screws, shaft/hub-connections.
  • Design of weldings against static failure and fatigue failure
  • Applied finite element (FEM), analysis of eigenfrequency, buckling, plate elements, introduction to nonlinear analysis
  • Basic modeling and simulation of dynamics of machinery
  • Use of 3D-CAD for design work
  • The design process from idea to concept to design
  • Technical documentation and communication
  • Project work on a design project and English project report (approx. 8 ECTS)

Please note that the courses MAS244 and MAS308 share content and lectures corresponding to 7,5 credits. Due to this a student will experience a reduction of 7,5 credits in MAS308 if he/she tries to take both courses.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises, and project work. The language of instruction is English if foreign students sign up for the course. Guidance and supervision are available during exercises and project work. Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

Satisfactory submission of possible compulsory exercises is required to deliver the project and attend the exam. The number of compulsory exercises will be announced in Canvas at the beginning of the course.

Examinations

Project work done in group (weight 60%) and oral presentation and defense of the project in group (weight 40%). Graded assessment. Both parts must be passed to pass the course.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MAS235 – Design of mechanical systems. 20
MAS308 – Machine Elements and FEM 2. 7.5
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