Mechatronics and machine designLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basics of strength of materials
You can dimension shafts, screws, gears and other machine parts
You can select the right size machine part for the right destination
You understand the nature of material selection in the design of strength technology
You can dimension and calculate the machine part you designed so that it will not break
You understand the basics of fatigue calculations
You can design joints and couplings

Content

How do I design strong structures?
What kind of strains affect objects and machine parts?
How do I choose the right size machine part for the right place?
How can I optimize material selection, material strength, and part shape to get a cost-effective structure.

Evaluation

The student knows how to
Expertly use professional concepts in different situations
Critically evaluate the data sources he uses
To work as a team member in expert positions in working life and to notice and describe problems in the profession
Select appropriate models, methods, software and techniques and justify the choice