ML2201 Computerized Tools in Mechanical Design, Intermediate Course 7.5 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  C

• Subject area

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

The course's overall objective is to give knowledge about using different types of computer based design tools in a structured way, in order to provide improved quality in supporting the design process

After the course, students will be able to:

• Identify and apply appropriate modeling strategy. Selection of strategy is based on a product's geometry, functions and possible considerations for manufacturing and fe-analysis
• Define interfaces for coordinated design work with several participants by using support provided within used software
• Assemble and analyze digital mechanisms
• Describe how finite element programs are structured and what data needs to be given to solve a practical problem
• Defining boundary conditions and interpret the results with a finite element analysis software
• Exemplify and use idealizations in building FE models
• Use a commercial finite element software for solving multi-dimensional elastic problems
• Compare, evaluate and document the results of different types of FE models
• Independently organize, implement and document a major CAE task that includes modeling and FE-analysis

Course main content

• Solidmodelling
• Managing large assemblies
• Modelling sheetmetal parts
• Modelling mechanisms
• Strength of materials calculations using FE-analysis
• Introduction to FE-analysis, different element types and solution methods of
• Formulation of boundary conditions for FE-analysis
• Convergence, idealization, approximations, symmetry
• Solution of nonlinear problems using a commercial finite element software
• Documentation and interpretation of results from FE-analysis

Disposition

The course is carried out mainly through exercises with supportive briefings in a commercial software.

Eligibility

Knowledge in ProEngineer corresponding to HM1002/6S2402 (Computerized Tools in Design Process, Basic Course)andinsight into multidimensional stress analysis corresponding to HM1004/6S2404 (Solid Mechanics, Intermediate course).

Literature

Kurslitteratur meddelas 1 månad före kursstart.

Examination

• ÖVN1 - Exercises, 4.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
• ÖVN2 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

Approved individual computer exercises (ÖVN1; 4.5 ECTS credits), P/F grading scale
Approved major computer exercise (ÖVN2; 3 ECTS credits), P/F grading scale

Criteria for final grade are based on examination and is announced at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Applied Mechanical Engineering

Examiner

Ola Narbrink <narbrink@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 12.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 08.