2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
JALU0001 Advanced Machine Elements
15 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Roland Larsson
Email: rola@ltu.se
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
B.Sc. in Engineering, preferably mechanical engineering- Fundamental understanding in physics, chemistry, solid mechanics, material science and machine components
- Documented skills in English language
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- Understand design, function and basic mechanisms of advanced machine components such as clutches planetary and worm gears, rolling bearings and journal bearings.
- Understand design, function and basic mechanisms of systems of machine components such as transmissions and hydraulics.
- Understand how machine components interact in systems
- Know about ongoing research and development activities in the field of machine elements
- Be able to use modern mathematical models and tools for the analysis, prediction and dimensioning of machine components.
- Be able to select machine components from an energy, environment, service life and cost perspective.
- Be able to dimensioning, analyze and predict the function of systems of machine elements
- Have the ability to select the most suitable components for a system by taking into account its impact on humans, environment, energy usage and climate.
- Been training yourself in engineering reasoning
- Have the ability to simplify and make assumptions when setting up models of machine components
Know the need for new knowledge in the field of machine elements and understand the future challenges in the field
Skills outcomes
Foundation level courses in Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics and Solid Mechanics.
Syllabus
This is an advanced course on the subject of machine elements. This course picks up where basic courses on machine components ended. This means that we in this course take up more advanced aspects of the most common machine elements. Machine elements such as different transmissions (planetary gears, worm gears, hydrostatic , etc.) , motors ( combustion , hydraulic and electric motors) , bearings ( rolling and sliding bearings ) are treated from a perspective which include strength, energy efficiency, cost, environmental impact and service life.
The system perspective is also addressed in the course. This means that the system of machine elements rather than individual components is treated.
The fundamental aim of the course is to give students sufficient knowledge of machine elements and machine element systems so that s/he himself can dimension and select components. Calculations that aims to make the dimension and selection is therefore key. Students will use different software such as multi-physics tools and tools for solving time dependent differential equations.
Research and development in the field of machine elements at companies and universities, are also highlighted .
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Video & Discussion | 30 | 0.50 | 15.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 7 | 1.50 | 10.50 |
| Lecture | 3 | 1.50 | 4.50 |
| Practical | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | 12 | 1.50 | 18.00 |
| Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
The Flipped classroom approach is utilised, meaning that students follow lectures on video, back home, and do the training (tutorials) in the classroom.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Project | Report | 20.00 |
| Presentation | Verbal | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Weekly verbal presentations.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 0 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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