ECTS creditpoints: 8,5

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

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

Tel.: 015-27 86718

Catalog data:
Design, production and testing of a mechanical device, oral and written defence of the design.

Courseyear: BSc 2nd year
Semester: all
Hours p/w:
Other hours: 1
Assessment: See remarks
Assessm.period(s):
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites:

Follow up:

Detailed description of topics:
The design project is aimed at the design of a mechanical device. A design-problem will be translated into technical specs. Main and sub-functions will be discerned and the possibilities to materialize these functions. The result of the design-process is a design-file, with essays, calculations, sketches and drawings. When possible, a prototype will be made and tested. The student will defend his design orally and in writing.

Course material:
Reader: Ontwerpoefening.

References from literature:

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Mark will depend on: Design-file, weekly discussions with staff, essays and speeches.

Goals:
Learning to translate a design-problem into a mechanical device. Defending the design.

Computer use:
Introduction to CAD, drawing of parts and assembly. Writing essays.

Laboratory project(s):
The project will be completed in two consecutive dimesters. The project can start at the beginning of each dimester. (Maximum of 50 students can enter.)

Design content:
The project is aimed at the complete design process, including design making, choice of system, choice of materials, calculations and production.

Percentage of design: 100%