Position in the degree programme:

Compulsory

Workload:

5 LP / 4 SWS

Type of assessment:

Written examination (3 attempts)

Learning outcomes / competences:

The students are able to

• recognise machine elements for connection tasks in complex constructions and derive the requirements for design and layout
• use the basics of strength theory and differentiate, calculate and evaluate comparative stresses
• apply the basic specialist knowledge of selected machine elements in order to achieve their logical and sensible interaction for functional fulfilment,
• apply the scientific state of the art of design methods and ways of thinking to machine elements, apply calculation documents and methods as well as their limits for machine elements and be able to work out alternative solutions

Contents:

• Fundamentals of strength theory, differentiation between static and dynamic loads, calculation of comparative stresses and their evaluation, introduction to standards and standard numbers or series of standards
• Connecting elements for positive, material and frictional locking and elastic couplings: Screw connections, welded connections, elastic springs, bolt, pin connections, adhesive, soldered and riveted connections, taper and wedge connections, press and clamp connections

The contents of the lecture Machine Elements 1 are deepened by self-calculating tasks in the exercises. Students can also intensify the tasks in the tutorials offered under expert supervision.