Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMaskinelement
- CodeLMU433
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTIMEL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 67112
- Maximum participants80 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0121 Written and oral assignments 2.5 c Grading: UG | 2.5 c | ||||||
| 0221 Examination 5 c Grading: TH | 5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Magnus Evertsson- Professor, Product Development, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
The courses TME221 Mechanics, Mechanics advanced course and LMU113 Strength of materials, or equivalent knowledge.Aim
The aim of the course is that students are to attain deep, basic understanding about a selection of machine elements of central importance in mechanical engineering. Special attention is drawn to mechanical transmissions. The subject has a central role for a mechatronic engineer because of the wide multitude of machine elements in a lot of different areas (from kitchen devices to vehicles).Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Explain the principal mode of operation and characteristic properties of the various machine elements.
- Apply calculation methods and dimensioning criteria for the treated machine elements.
- Select the appropriate machine element and design depending on the conditions and operating situation.
- Design desired functions with the treated machine elements.
- Identify opportunities for design improvements through proper use of the treated machine elements.
- Present completed analyzes and calculations from design exercises orally as well as in technical reports.
The included Machine Elements are
- Rolling bearing (incl. life calculation and selection)
- Screws (bolted joints)
- Apply calculation methods and dimensioning criteria for the treated machine elements.
- Select the appropriate machine element and design depending on the conditions and operating situation.
- Design desired functions with the treated machine elements.
- Identify opportunities for design improvements through proper use of the treated machine elements.
- Present completed analyzes and calculations from design exercises orally as well as in technical reports.
The included Machine Elements are
- Rolling bearing (incl. life calculation and selection)
- Screws (bolted joints)
- Thread mechanics
- Required torque to achive axial load
- Brakes
-Transmissions, rotating
- Brakes
-Transmissions, rotating
- Gears (gear transmissions)
- Belt transmissions
- Planetary gears
- Screw transmissions (linear power screws, actuators for positioning)
- Shrink and press joints
- Couplings
- Belt transmissions
- Planetary gears
- Screw transmissions (linear power screws, actuators for positioning)
- Shrink and press joints
- Couplings
Content
For the analyses of machine elements knowledge in mechanics, strength of materials and mathematics are used as "tools". In addition, engineering skills are trained such as assumptions and approximations and handling of complex problems with a wide solutions space. The treated machine elements in the course are listed above.Organisation
The course is divided into integrated lectures and problem solving sessions, major assignments (3 in total to be handed in).Literature
Mägi, Melkersson och Evertsson, Maskinelement, Studentlitteratur, 2017, ISBN 9789144109053.Examination including compulsory elements
The examination is based on a written exam, grades TH, and also approved assignments and labs.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.