MAS308 Machine Elements and FEM 2 (Autumn 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Jan Henriksen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/Scandinavian/English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian/Scandinavian/English
Recommended previous knowledge
MAS100 Mechanics, MAS236 Machine elements and FEM 1 and MAS132 3D-design or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:
- 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
Contents
- Design against static and fatigue loading of machine elements and structural elements (Whöler-curves/SN-diagrams, Goodman diagrams and design guidelines), spur gears, springs
- Design of welds against static failure and fatigue failure
- Applied finite element (FEM), analysis of eigenfrequency, buckling, plate elements, introduction to dynamic analysis
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and exercises. Guidance and supervision are available for the exercises. 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
5 hours written exam with PC as tool. Graded assessment.
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 |
|---|---|
| MAS244 – Design of Mechanical Systems. | 7.5 |
| MAS235 – Design of mechanical systems. | 5 |
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem)
Oct. 15, 2026 2:32:34 PM