Mechanical Design (MSK210)
The course focuses on the fundamentals of mechanical design including material selection and dimensioning (strength calculation) principles with respect to diverse failure modes. Upon understanding the fundamentals, the application of the dimensioning techniques and valid standards are demonstrated for common machine elements such as axles, bearings, springs, brakes as well as welded and bolted joints. Introduction to the study of mechanisms and transmission systems is also briefly given.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSK210
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Core elements include basics of machine design (design techniques), standards and norms (design codes), measuring units, mechanical properties of engineering materials, dimensioning principles, failure modes and failure hypotheses; Strength calculation for screws, weld and press joints, fits and tolerances; dimensioning of axles and rotors, springs, bearings, clutch and break system; Introduction to study of mechanisms and transmission systems (belt/chain drive and gears).
Learning outcome
Upon completing this course, students are expected to have sufficient knowledge about the function of common machine elements and the dimensioning methods in solving elementary mechanical design problems. By participating in the project work, the students get skills of design methodologies and team work and achieve sufficient general competence about generating new product ideas, innovation, and development of new products and mechanical systems.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Written exam and project work
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 7/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Hjelpemiddelhefte utarbeidet av foreleser |
| Report | 3/10 | Letter grades | All |
Written exam with pen and paper. The students must write a report based on a group project. The group project is executed by a group of 2 - 3 students for a period of 5 weeks. All members of a group get the same grade based on the submitted report. But, different grading can be considered if one student has not done sufficient contribution to the group work. In such a case, all members of the group must append details of their own contribution in the project work. A student who has got F grade in the project can participate in a new group on a new title when the course is delivered next time.Both the written exam and the project work must be passed to obtain an overall pass grade in the course.
Coursework requirements
To take exam in this course, 7 out of in total 10 mandatory exercises must be approved.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Hirpa Gelgele LemuHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
4 hours lectures and 2 hours exercises per week and project work for 5 weeks with 2 hours pr week tutorial. Compulsory assignments. The project is done as a team work and is graded.