Course syllabus for Machine elements

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Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMaskinelement
  • CodePPU210
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKMAS
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyMechanical 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 55168
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0113 Design exercise + laboratory 3 c
Grading: UG		0 c3 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0213 Examination 4.5 c
Grading: TH		0 c4.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
  • 09 Jan 2024 am J
  • 04 Apr 2024 am J
  • 19 Aug 2024 am J

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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

Basic knowledge in mechanics, strengh of materials, material science and mathematics corresponding to the first courses in the MSc-program in mechanical engineering at Chalmers.

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. The level of understanding should be such that the students in their profession as engineers should be able to participate in discussions regarding selection of components, design of parts and subsystems in order to achieve required functionality and performance. The machine elements covered in the course are: rolling bearings, hydrodynamic plain bearings, bolted joints, linear springs, brakes, toothed spur gears and belt transmissions.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Describe the fundamental way of operation and the characteristic performance of the machine elements covered in the course
  • Apply calculation methods and appropriate design criteria for the machine elements
  • Chose suitable machine elements and type depending on application and operating situation
  • Create (design) required functionality by utilizing the machine elements in applications
  • Identify potential improvements of a design by correct utilization of a machine element
  • Present calculations, analysis and design considerations in technical reports

Content

Machine Elements is a subject in which knowledge and engineering skills are applied. For the analyses of machine elements knowledge in mechanics, strength of materials, engineering materials and mathematics is needed. In addition, engineering skills are trained such as: assumptions, approximations, handling of complex problems with a wide solutions space. Machine Elements is therefore of central importance for mechanical engineers. Seven different types of commonly used machine elements have been chosen to be treated in the course. These are:
  • rolling bearings 
  • press and shrink fit joints
  • bolted joints 
  • linear springs 
  • brakes 
  • toothed spur gears and planetary gears
  • belt transmissions

Organisation

The course includes about 14 lectures, 7 problem solving sessions, three major assignments tutored at 14 occasions and two labs (Friction estimation in threads and pretension of bolted joints).

Literature

Mägi, Melkersson och Evertsson, Maskinelement, Studentlitteratur, 2017, ISBN 9789144109053.
Evertsson och Svedensten, Maskinelement - Övningar, Studentlitteratur 2005, ISBN 91-44-03619-1 
SKF Main Catalogue -  Rolling Bearings

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.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to module:
    • 2023-12-20: Digital exam No longer digital exam by Examinator
      [0213 Examination 4,5 credit] Changed to no digital examination