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Machine Elements and Design 1


learning results of the module

ID study objective
L1 Mathematische und physikalische Verfahren als Werkzeug zur Beschreibung technischer Fragestellungen anwenden können
L2 Fähigkeit zur Analyse technischer Systeme: Kenntnis der Methodik zur Beschreibung und Verhaltensmodellierung technischer Systeme durch mathematische Verfahren und Anwendung physikalischer Gesetze
L3 Wesentliche Bauelemente und Komponenten benennen, ihre Wirkungsweise erklären und sie auslegen können
L4 Grundlegendes Basiswissen anwenden können und Beherrschen der wesentlichen Verfahren zur Berechnung und Auslegung mechanischer Systeme
L5 Selbstständige, methodische, zielgerichtete Entwicklungsarbeit durchführen
L6 Erlernte Methoden in der technischen Praxis anwenden.
L7 Vorhandenes Wissen auf neue Fragestellungen transferieren können
L8 Vertieftes Fachwissen in gewählter Studienrichtung/Schwerpunkt besitzen und deren fachspezifische Techniken anwenden können
L9 Inhalte abstrahieren und auf andere Problemstellungen übertragen können; Konzeptionelle und strukturierte Problemlösungen erarbeiten
L12 Englisch als Arbeitssprache im ingenieurtechnischen Bereich professional verwenden können

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Machine Elements and Design 1
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2024
Module code: MEB_24_M_3.05.MK1
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P241-0428
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
3V+1U (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 3
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
written exam 180 min

[updated 13.11.2023]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MEB_24_M_3.05.MK1 (P241-0428) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2024 , semester 3, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Andrea Bohn
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Andrea Bohn


[updated 08.05.2026]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to classify technical systems into technical products and machines. Students will be able to analyze and justify technical systems in terms of function and element design. Students will be familiar with basic construction methods, joining techniques and elements and will be able to develop constructive solutions with these. They will be able to constructively design simple elements (e.g. grippers, pliers, presses, jigs and fixtures) for basic requirements (functional, manufacturable) and present them in handmade drawings. Students will be able to formulate questions and present constructive ideas in front of a large group.
Students will improve their subject-related technical English skills. Students will know the subject-specific English terms.

[updated 28.02.2025]
Module content:
Introduction: Definitions of “machine” and “machine elements” Classification: “Constructing” as an activity within a product development process. The basic requirements for a construction/technical product Systems engineering and systems engineering analysis (The input variables energy, material, information for a technical system, couplings in a technical system.) Form and position tolerances Housings and frames - construction methods and constructive designs Fixed couplings - fastenings and techniques: welding and construction suitable for welding. Bonding and adhesive construction. Rivets, bolts, pins and the design of typical connections. Screws and the design of prestressed bolt connections.

[updated 15.01.2024]
Recommended or required reading:
Decker, K.-H.: Maschinenelemente. Carl Hanser Verlag, München. Hoenow, G., Meißner, T.: Entwerfen und Gestalten im Maschinenbau. Bauteile – Baugruppen – Maschinen. Carl Hanser Verlag, München. Hoischen, H., Hesser, W.: Technisches Zeichnen. Grundlagen, Normen, Beispiele, Darstellende Geometrie. Cornelsen Verlag Scriptor GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin. Jorden, W.: Form- und Lagetoleranzen. Carl Hanser Verlag, München. Muhs, D., e.a.: Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente. Normung, Berechnung, Gestaltung. Vieweg + Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden. Muhs, D., e.a.: Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente. Tabellen. Vieweg + Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden. Trumpold, H., Beck, Ch., Richter, G.: Toleranzsysteme und Toleranzdesign – Qualität im Austauschbau. Carl Hanser Verlag, München Wien.

[updated 15.01.2024]
 
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