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MASG2103

Machine parts

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Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Students are going to learn about the strength capacity calculation of the different machine components.

  • Strength calculation
  • Welded connections
  • Screw connections
  • Cut-off connections
  • Shafts
  • Pressure and shrink connections
  • Couplings
  • Gears and gearboxes
  • Belt drive and brakes
  • Springs
  • Light metals

Learning outcome

Knowledge The student should:

  • have broad knowledge of key issues in the calculation of construction details.
  • have knowledge on how to update their knowledge in the field.

Skills The student should:

  • be able to apply scientific knowledge to practical and theoretical problems and justify the choices made.
  • be able to reflect on the calculation results and adjust them under supervision.
  • be able to locate, assess and refer to information and subject matter that can be used in the problem.

General knowledge The student should:

  • carry out various assignments in the subject as a participant in a group activity.

Learning methods and activities

  • Lectures (campus/online)
  • Guidance
  • Exercises
  • Laboratory Teamwork
  • Compulsory assignment:
    • Up to 3 major assignments must be delivered according to plan and approved in order to take the final exam.

For online students:

The course will mainly be carried out as an online study program. An online course means that all communication between the supervisor and students is organized through a digital learning platform.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory 1
  • Obligatory 2
  • Obligatory 3

Further on evaluation

  • Re-sit of written exam in August.
  • Assignments that are not approved must be re-taken at the next regular completion.
  • Aids: C / Specified printed and handwritten aids allowed. Definite, simple calculator allowed. (Attached Formula Sheet). The formula sheet will be attached where not enough data appears to have been entered, separate data is selected, but note carefully which data has been selected. The formula sheets are general and contain more formulas than are necessary to solve the problems.

Course materials

Book:

Construction elements

Authors: Gunnar Dahlvig, Sigmund Christensen, Gunnar Strømsnes

Subject areas

  • Machine Design and Materials Technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.