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MASA2022 - Fundamentals Of Machine Component Design

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Topics:

  • Dimensioning of different machine components such as shafts, couplings, bolts, gears, welding joints
  • Rules for technical drawings

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • has knowledge of the most common machine components
  • have knowledge of the design of machine constructions based on the above
  • have knowledge of environmental and social consequences of mechanical constructions
  • knows regulations that deal with simple dimensioning based on standardized procedures / regulations
  • has knowledge of simple digital tools used for design and dimensioning.

Skills:

  • can find the necessary regulations that deal with dimensioning and construction
  • can perform estimate calculations and dimensioning on mechanical components based on regulations
  • can draw mechanical constructions according to standard machine drawing (NS)
  • can use computer technology tools for 2D machine drawing.

General competence:

  • can plan and carry out dimensioning and design of simple mechanical systems
  • can, by means of standards and relevant regulations, document and disseminate written technical reports that deal with mechanical individual components or simple mechanisms
  • Can select materials and design mechanical components in terms of strength, function and component life cycle.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods: Lectures and individual- and group-exercises (mandatory).

Mandatory assignments: 2/3 of the calculation/laboratory exercises must be delivered consecutively and be approved. All project work must be approved before the exam. The time and number of exercises will be announced at the start of the semester, as well as on Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

Mandatory assignments: 2/3 of the calculation/laboratory exercises must be delivered consecutively and be approved. All project work must be approved before the exam. The time and number of exercises will be announced at the start of the semester, as well as on Blackboard.

Permitted aids for written school exams: Tekniske tabeller Verkstedhåndboka, Calculator

Resit exam takes place in August and the form of assessment is an oral exam.

Specific conditions

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Oral examination (Re-sit Exam)

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Summer UTS Oral examination (Re-sit Exam) 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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