Machine elements

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC23BK20092
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Estlander, Ilkka
Teacher Team: Kärkkäinen, Markku
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KOTU-2013AUTO   2 spring   4.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
KOTU-2013KOTU   2 spring   4.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
KOTU-2014AUTO   2 spring   4.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KOTU-2014KOTU   2 spring   4.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   2 spring   4.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
KOTU-2015KOTU   2 spring   4.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   2 spring   4.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
KOTU-2016KOTU   2 spring   4.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand how machine components work and be competent in dimensioning.
- be able to select parts from standards and catalogues.
- can utilize machine element calculation programs

In addition student will strengthen basics of mechanical engineering, design and machine safety competences.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- component calculations and basis of design
- welded joints
- screw connections
- axle connections
- antifriction bearings
- springs
- cylindrical gearwheels

Recommended or Required Reading

- lecture material
- standards
- manufacturers' catalogues

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1-2): Student knows the basics principals of the course and is able to utilize them.

Good (3-4): Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and is cabable to conceive connections between learned issues

Excellent (5): Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course excellent and is able to evaluate and validate content of course

Assessment Methods

Two mid-term exams or one final exam

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