ML1206 Machine Components 10.5 credits

Products and technical systems typically consist of standardized components. This course applies mechanics and solid mechanics to analyze these machine components and construct simple mechanical systems. The course provides a foundation for designing and choosing appropriate components in different situations.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Commonly used machine components: Springs, joints, brakes, bearings, clutches, gears, axles and rotors
- Decomposition and modelling of function
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- identify and describe the aim and function of commonly used machine components
- analyse and simulate selected machine components from a system perspective
- systematically structure, solve, report and discuss technical problems
- carry out systematic problem-solving and presentation of solutions
- give and take constructive criticism on the implementation and result of a project
Course disposition
The implementation of the course:
- The students are expected to work actively and independently with the course material
- Lectures and exercises are offered as support for the students' knowledge acquisition and development of skills
- A project work is carried out in groups during the course
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed courses ML1110, ML1101 and ML1209
Passed module TENA in ML1200
Recommended prerequisites
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO1 - Project work, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
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