Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameKonstruktionsteknik
- CodeMMF294
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKDES
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyMechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
- DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 56131
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0121 Examination, part A 3 c Grading: TH | 3 c |
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| 0221 Written and oral assignments, part A 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0321 Written and oral assignments, part B 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c |
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
Mechanics, mechanics of materials and materials science
Aim
The students will develop basic knowledge of several common machine elements. By combining knowledge from previous courses with new the students learn to calculate the performance of mechanical engineering systems and components.
The students also gain basic knowledge of CAD modelling systems.
The concept of engineering skills is central to the course and here implies having the ability to model a system at an appropriate level in relation to the nature of the problem, the ability to make reasonable approximations as well as creativity and relevance control. The students develop such understanding of the subject that they can participate in discussions on the choice of machine components and design of components and subsystems to achieve the functions and performance sought.
The students also gain basic knowledge of CAD modelling systems.
The concept of engineering skills is central to the course and here implies having the ability to model a system at an appropriate level in relation to the nature of the problem, the ability to make reasonable approximations as well as creativity and relevance control. The students develop such understanding of the subject that they can participate in discussions on the choice of machine components and design of components and subsystems to achieve the functions and performance sought.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
In the machine elements part of the course (part A):
- to account for the principal function and characteristics of the discussed machine elements, and
- to perform relevant calculations using dimensioning criteria.
- Be able to select the appropriate machine element and its specifications based on the context and operating situation.
- Be able to design desired functions and identify potential design improvements through correct use of the discussed machine elements.
- Be able to present the analyses and calculations.
In the CAD part of the course (part B): acquire knowledge of and skills in 3D modelling, parts and compilation, how to produce drawings in 3D systems and how to transfer data between CAD systems.
Content
The machine elements part of the course treats screw joint reinforcements, interference and shrinkage fits, expanding, compressible and conical joints as well as various other joints, rolling bearings, springs, shaft couplings, brakes, toothed transmission gears and belt drives. The course literature covers a larger number of machine elements and is therefore also suitable as reference literature.
In the CAD part of the course the student familiarizes him-/herself with an advanced CAD system and creates details, integrates them and creates technical drawings at a basic level. The theory of technical drawings is also treated, i.e., view placement, dimensioning and tolerances.
Organisation
The scheduled time in machine elements amounts to fully 50 h of mixed lectures and exercises. The CAD part of the course consists of about 50 h of mainly supervised scheduled exercises and lectures. Theory and practical exercises alternate.
Literature
Machine elements
- Mägi, Melkersson och Evertsson, Maskinelement, Studentlitteratur, 2017, ISBN 9789144109053.
- Exercises in machine elements (in Swedish). Available from the course homepage.
- SKF rolling bearings catalogue. Distributed at the start of the course (or digital).
CAD
- Available from the course homepage.
Examination including compulsory elements
A passing course grade requires approved exercises and a passing grade on the written exam in machine elements. The course grade is the same as the grade on the written exam.
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.