Machine elements (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand how machine components work and be competent in dimensioning.
- be able to select parts from standards and catalogues.

In addition student will strengthen basics of mechanical engineering, design and machine safety competences.

Content

- component calculations and basis of design
- welded joints
- screw connections
- axle connections
- antifriction bearings
- springs
- cylindrical gearwheels

Materials

Lecture material in Moodle

Additional reading:
Spektor, Michael B.. (2018). Machine Design Elements and Assemblies. Industrial Press. Retrieved from
https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpMDEA0001/machine-design-elements/machine-design-elements
Standards
Manufacturers' catalogs

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises

Student workload

Lectures ca. 42 h, exercises ca. 50 h and independent study

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): Student understands phenomena related to subject in general level. Student is able to answer to theory questions related to subject. Student is also able to identify and analyze the most relevant formulas related to subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): Student is able to answer correctly to theory questions related to subject. In addition student knows how to apply calculation formulas to real life calculation problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student understands the phenomena related to subject and is able to apply calculation methods to real life dimensioning problems.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.