The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2020 - Materials processing
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Materials processing
- Mechanical and sustainability engineering 2020 - Materials processing
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Materials
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Materials
The course takes place in period
4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)
Level/category
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
Home page of the course
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
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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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 |