Design of machine elements

The subject of the course is the calculation and design of typical machine elements and components for different types of use; general principles of designing parts and components; criteria of efficiency, reliability, manufacturability of parts; loading of machine elements, material selection; construction of design schemes; theoretical foundations, design and calculation of mechanical gearing, separable and non-separable joints of machine elements; design, materials, heat treatment and calculation of shafts and axes; design, analysis, installation of sliding and rolling bearings; calculation of elasticity of bearings; calculation of springs; basic design of gearboxes; design and selection of gearboxes and couplings.

The following course/module was developed at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (Ukraine, Kyiv).

Learning outcomes / Competencies:

Ability to determine the efficiency of materials, structures and machines in operating conditions and find appropriate solutions to ensure a given level of reliability of structures and processes.

Ability to use analytical and numerical mathematical methods to solve problems of applied mechanics, in particular to make calculations for strength, endurance, stability, durability, stiffness in the process of static and dynamic loading in order to assess the reliability of components and structures of machines and mechanisms.

Ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) systems to solve engineering problems.

Ability to describe and classify a wide range of technical objects and processes, based on a strong knowledge and understanding of basic mechanical theories and practices.

Ability to design equipment for experimental research.

The ability to optimize the design of equipment, mechanisms, machine parts, etc. in terms of its strength and reliability.