The course takes place in period

4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The focus of the study unit is on
design, analyses and selection of materials in Mechanical design processes.
The SDG in focus is:
#12

Learning outcomes

You will understand the classifications of materials? family and their mechanical properties (Knowledge)
You will understand the stages of a product development process. (knowledge)
As part of a product development, you perform mechanical design and structural analysis of components leading to materials selection (Skill)
You will make use of the material selection procedures to select appropriate materials in product design (Attitude)

Course contents

1. Mechanical Design Processes and Materials
2. Multiaxial Stresses and Strains
3. Material failure Criterion under 3D
stresses
4. Stress Intensities in Components
5. Material Property Charts
6. Introduction to material selection in
mechanical designs

Prerequisites and co-requisites

PM-2-033 (0) - Material Properties,PM-2-036 (0) - Statics,IM-2-042 (0) - Mechanics of Materials

Recommended or required reading

1. Material Selection in Mechanical Design by Michael F. Ashby
2. Mechanical Design of Machine Elements and Mechanics /A failure Prevention Perspective/ by
Jacck A. Collins, Henery Busby and George Staab

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 50 hours
  • Practical exercises - 20 hours
  • Small-group work - 35 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 0 hours
  • Individual studies - 0 hours

Workload

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

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Weekly Exercises up to 50 %
Material selection project 50 %

In order to pass the course, students must:
1.Score greater than or equal to 50 % of the assessment evaluation
2. Submit required deliverables.
The grading scale is based on Arcada's grading system.

Teacher

Gebrehiwot Silas

Examiner

Gebrehiwot Silas

Group size

No limit (28 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2023-03-06 to 2023-04-02

Assessment methods

  • 2020-03-12 - Exams
  • 2016-03-23 - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-03-24 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas
2023-03-31 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas
2023-04-14 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas
2023-04-21 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas
2023-04-28 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas
2023-05-05 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas
2023-05-12 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas
2023-05-19 09:15 - 12:00 D4109 Material Selection Gebrehiwot Silas

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