Course code LauZ6037
Credit points 1.50
Standardisation of Machine Elements
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation05.02.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Guntars Uzkliņģis
Dr. habil. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The discipline discusses the essence of machine element standardization, national, regional and international standardisation peculiarities and the procedures. The theoretical part is illustrated with practical examples. The acquired knowledge will be useful in the practical machine design process.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge: understanding of organization character of the international and Latvian standardization system, the practical gain from implementation of standards.
• Skills: students know how to use standards (ISO, En, LVS and GOST) and principles of it`s developments.
• Competence: knowledgeable and informed in field of standardization of the elements of machines.
Compulsory reading
1. Standartizācija un metodoloģija. Rīga, 1999.
2. Temple P., Williams G. The benefits of standarts. The CEN Management Centre, Brussels, 2002.
Further reading
1. Export Quality Management: An Answer Book for Small and Medium - Sized Exporters/UNCTAD/WTO. Geneva, 2001.
2. Economic Benefits of Standartization. DIN, Berlin, 2000.
Prof. Dr. Knut Blind, Prof. Dr. Andre Jungmittag, Dr. Axel Mangelsdorf. The Economic Benefits of Standardization. [tiešsaiste]. DIN German Institute
for Standardization. [skatīts 13.02.2013.] Pieejams: http://www.uni.com/images/stories/uni/menu/partecipazione/pdf/DIN_economic_benefits_standardization.pdf
Periodicals and other sources
1. Kvalitāte : žurnāls par kvalitāti un kvalitātes vadīšanu. Rīga: Latvijas Kvalitātes asociācija. ISSN 1407-7671