Course

Mechanical Design (MSK210)

Facts

Course code MSK210

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

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.

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

None

Recommended prerequisites

Structural Mechanics 1 (BYG140), Materials Technology (MSK200)

Exam

Written exam and project work

Weight 1/1

Marks Letter grades

Aid Compendium of formulae 1)

Report

Weight 3/10

Marks Letter grades

Aid All

Written exam

Weight 7/10

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid

1) Handed out at exam.

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

Mandatory assignments
To take exam in this course, 7 out of in total 10 mandatory exercises must be approved.

Method 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.

Open for

Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor (Vocational Path) Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor Industrial Economics - Master

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus Minde
Course coordinator:
Hirpa Gelgele Lemu

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1