Course code VidEK003
Credit points 2
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures0
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes0
Number of hours for laboratory classes0
Independent study hours54
Date of course confirmation24.01.2024
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Mg. sc. ing.
LauZ3126, Strength of Materials I
LauZ3162, Strength of Materials II
LauZ4190, Theoretical Mechanics II
MmehB008, Theoretical Mechanics I
LauZ4071 [GLAU4071] Machine Elements III
The aim of the study course is to design project of mechanical drive and device. The drive should include source of mechanical power the mechanical drive. Students acquainted with designing process. The technical drawings must be created by CAD methods and should include 3 sheets of A1 size.
Knowledge - know the criteria for workability of machines, machines and parts, selection of materials and design methods, knowledge of the design-related standards (ISO, LVS, DIN) - project.
Skills - how to choose a technical method to address tasks, use manuals and standards for practical tasks - project.
Competence - capable of modulating tasks in machine science, addressing technical tasks and conducting independent studies, is a knowledgeable, informed and capable professional – project.
1.Analysis of analogous devices
2.Determination of the work parameters and initial design.
3.Selection of power source.
4.Calculation of energy-kinetic parameters.
5.Calculation of mechanical drive.
6.Design and calculation of the dimensions of the drive components.
7.Initial design calculation of the shaft
8.Shaft strength and durability calculation
9.Selection and calculation of rolling bearings.
10.Selection of tolerances and allowances
11.Preparation of report
12.Technical drawing of the components
13.Technical drawing of assembly
14.Defending of course project
Part-time extramural studies:
All the topics intended for full-time studies are covered, yet the number of contact hours is ½ of the specified number of hours.
Course project is assessed as follows:
• correctness of the report (40%)
• conformity to formatting rules (50%)
• conformity of the technical drawings (50%).
Credit points are assigned if the rate weighted average score is at least grade 4.
Students shall independently develop the report, calculations and technical drawings of the course project. Students prepare themselves to defend a course job.
The grade is formed as the weighted mean of the results of report, conformity to formatting rules and technical drawings.
Budynas R., Nisbett K. Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 10th edition. Singapore etc.: McGraw-Hill, 2014. 1104 p.
1. Uzkliņģis G. Mašīnu elementi. 1.daļa: Savienojumi. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 468 lpp.
2. Fischer U., Gomeringer R., Heinzler M., Kilgus R. Mechanical and Metal Trades Handbook, 3rd edition. Europa-Lehrmittel, 2012. 444 p.
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