Course content

Basic functions of machines and machine elements. Mechanical integrity. Fatigue design. Stress concentrations. Machine and rotor dynamics: Torsional vibration, critical speed, balancing. Mechanisms and transmissions. Mechanics of the screw. Gears. Couplings and brakes. Roller bearings. Springs. Shrink-fit, bolted and welded joints.

Learning outcome

The course gives an introduction to the function, design and analysis of machine elements and their role in machinery. The course shall provide sufficient knowledge about common machine elements for the solution of simple design tasks. It also provides a basis for acquiring knowledge about more complex machine elements and about more advanced methods of analysis.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, demonstrations, exercises. Admission to the written examination requires approval of 3/4 of exercises. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TKT4116 Mechanics 1, TKT4122 Mechanics 2, TMM4100 Materials Technology 1, or equivalent.

Course materials

G. Härkegård: Dimensjonering av maskindeler, Tapir Akademisk Forlag, Trondheim, 2004. English support literature will be stated at the beginning of term.