Coursecode: wb3300
Coursename: Design considerations.

Course expired. See wb3422-03

ECTS creditpoints: 2

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology.

Lecturer(s): Drenth, ir. K.F.

Tel.: 015-27 86718

Catalog data:
System approach, design philosophy, machine-bulkproperties interaction, fluctuating stresses, structural design, welded and bolted joints.

Courseyear: MSc 1st year
Semester: 2A
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: -
Assessment: Written
Assessm.period(s): 2A, 2B
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: Mechanical drawing/theory of strength of materials.

Follow up: Design of materials handling equipment.

Detailed description of topics:
This course is focussed on the design of materials handling equipment. Logistical demands and bulk properties are point of departure to the design. Fluctuating stresses due to load conditions are subject to constant concern.

Course material:
Textbook with lecture notes.

References from literature:
Periodicals in the field of the design of materials handling equipment.

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:
To emphasize the relation between transportation processes and design of equipment.

Computer use:

Laboratory project(s):

Design content:
Examples of failing and improved designs.

Percentage of design: 75%