151-3222-00L  Machine Design

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Abstract	The course introduces the fundamentals of the development and design of technical systems. For the most important machine elements, operating principles, functions, areas of application and calculation principles are taught. Based on this, the basics of the development, design and manufacture of products are discussed using case studies from practice.
Learning objective	Students are able to describe the machine elements discussed in terms of their operating principle, function and area of application and can dimension the machine elements for given applications. Students can select suitable machine elements for a technical system to be developed and design the system in the draft. Students understand the relationship between manufacturing processes and part design and are able to conceptually design parts considering the selected manufacturing process. Students understand the basics of product development processes and know the development methods addressed. They know how to structure a development project with development phases and agile methods from the idea to requirements to the first tested prototype.
Content	Machine elements: fundamentals, dimensioning and application Gear wheels and simple gears Planetary gears and Willis equation Shaft-hub connections Axles and shafts Rolling bearings Lubrication and sealing Tolerances and fits Springs Clutches and shifts Bolts and screws Mechanical mechanisms Electric motors Product development and design Design: Basic rules of design Design: Design principles Design: Design to X Design: Manufacturing Methods and processes of product development Agile Development and Testing
Lecture notes	Lecture slides will be provided via Moodle.
Literature	Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente: Normung, Berechnung, Gestaltung Pahl/Beitz Konstruktionslehre: Methoden und Anwendung erfolgreicher Produktentwicklung
Prerequisites / Notice	none
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Problem-solving fostered Project Management fostered Social Competencies Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Customer Orientation fostered Personal Competencies Creative Thinking fostered Critical Thinking fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block for	Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering 2022; Version 07.11.2024 (First Year Examination Block B)
ECTS credits	5 credits
Examiners	M. Meboldt, Q. Lohmeyer
Type	session examination
Language of examination	German
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	written 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	Computerbasierte Online-Prüfung, dauer 90 min.
Written aids	Erlaubt: 6 A4 Seiten (einseitig) mit Notizen / Zusammenfassung und Nicht-programmierbarer Taschenrechner Nicht erlaubt: mobile Kommunikationsmittel, Computer
Digital exam	The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor	First Year Examination Block B	O