Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is:

Use SolidWorks to create parts, drawings and assemblies

Performing stress analysis of parts using SolidWorks

Use toolbox and 3D ContentCentral in the design process of standard parts

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:

Use SolidWorks in the design process.

Course contents

Mountainboard Design Project:
Using the Interface
Basic Functionality
Basic Parts - The Binding
Revolved Features - The Wheel Hub
Thin Features - The Deck
Multibody Parts - The Axle and Truck
Sweeps and Lofts - Springs and Bindings
Final Assembly

Prerequisites and co-requisites

There is no prerequisite for the course. Some experience with engineering drawing, AutoCAD or SolidWorks is however desirable. The course is designed for students who are motivated in working mainly independently in completing a design project. There is no compulsory attendance. The 1st lecture is recommended however. Students may choose to attend pop in help sessions or to complete the work entirely at home (computer required) or individually at Arcada.

Previous course names

None

Additional information

Please ensure questions about the course are asked during the month of May. The lecturer will not be in contact during June and July. There is no compulsory attendance.

Recommended or required reading

Students should follow the 541 page SolidWorks Engineering Design Project : Mountainboard Student Guide (pdf) from help>student curriculum>SOLIDWORKS content> SolidWorks Educator Curriculum>Curriculum 2015>Mountainboard Design Project found from within the SolidWorks Programme. Ensure you unzip both the mountainboard project zip file and then also the mountainboard student files zip file. Parts used in the workbook can then be found in the subfolders.

SolidWorks can be downloaded for home use from:
https://famnen.arcada.fi/lab/software.php External link
Arcada is running version 2016 so it is recommended to run 2016 at home also.

Study activities

  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Individual studies - 125 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should submit the following:

Final assembly or exploded drawing of mountainboard as per page 449 of the student guide in chapter 8 task 4 (100%). No other submissions are required for the course.

GRADING.
50-59 Grade 1 Satisfactory
60-69 Grade 2 Satisfactory
70-79 Grade 3 Good
80-89 Grade 4 Good
90-100 Grade 5 Excellent

Teacher

Vihtonen Mathew

Examiner

Vihtonen Mathew

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until date 2017-07-31

The timetable of the course

Tutorials and drop in sessions provided in May for students with questions. Students may complete and submit the work entirely in May or choose to complete the course in June and July also. There is however no contact to the lecturer in the months of June and July. All work will be graded in August regardless of the submission date.

Assessment methods

2017-07-31 - Reports and productions

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