MT1206 Mechanical Design Technology 3

In the course the students acquire basic knowledge about the different types of hardware elements available to use when performing mechanical design. Skills that students already in the mechanics and strength of materials applied in the course to provide an introduction to the use of a computer-based calculation tool, a so-called finite element-system, in which the basic calculations are performed.

Prerequisites

Structural Engineering 1
Mechanical Engineering 2

Read more about general admission requirements.

Content

Frequently machine elements such as:
• bolts
• rivets
• peg joints
• anti vibration elements
• welded connections
• solded joints
• glued joints
• shrink and pressure dressings
• wedge joints,
• bearings
• Seals
• gears

Learning outcomes

After the course the student must:

• be able to describe various machine elements and their function.
• be able to choose a suitable machine elements to be included in a technical device.
• be able to carry out basic design of a selection of machine elements.

Generic Skills

The following generic skills are trained in the course:
• To critically and independently identify,
formulate and manage issues
• Analyze and critically evaluate different
technical solutions
• Plan and to carry them out
tasks within a given framework
• That in oral and written dialogue with different
groups clearly present and discuss their
conclusions and the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these

Course literature and other teaching material

Course literature and other teaching material

Learning methods

The studies conducted by self-study using a rich materials consisting of textbooks and pre-recorded lectures and exercises. Students have regular contact with the tutor via the learning platform, e-mail and weekly scheduled meetings with the tutor (on line)when he can answer questions and help students individually. Examination of the course consists of the handed in assessments and a on line exam. The language of course is Swedish.

Work placement

No work placement is included in the planned learning activities. BTH is aiming for a close contact with the surrounding community when developing courses and programmes.

Teachers

Examiner
Ansel Berghuvud

Course Manager
Jan-Anders Månsson

Planned learning activities

Lectures and exercises.

Time allocation

On average, a student should study 200 hours to reach the learning outcomes. This time includes all the various available learning activities (lectures, self studies, examinations, etc.). This estimation is based on the fact that one academic year counts as 60 ECTS credits, corresponding to an average student workload of 1 600 hours. This may vary individually.

Assessments

Code	Title	ECTS credits	Grade
0710	Assignments	2.5	F/P/3/4/5
0720	Written examination	5	F/P/3/4/5

Grading

The course will be graded Fail, Pass, 3, 4 or 5 .

On request grades according to ECTS will be given.

Future exams

No upcoming, centrally coordinated, examinations for this course were found.

To participate in a centrally coordinated examination, you must enroll in Student's Portal, no later than fifteen days before the examination.

Time and location for the examination will be published about 5 days in advance.

There might be other scheduled examinations. Information concerning these examinations are available in It's Learning or at other places that the person who is responsible of the course will refer to.

Course Evaluation

The course manager is responsible for the views of students on the course being systematically and regularly gathered and that the results of the evaluations in various forms affect the form and development of the course.