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Machine Elements and CAD

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Machine Elements and CAD
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Industrial Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021
Module code: WIBb21-440
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P450-0334
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
30VS (30 hours)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Exam

[updated 18.06.2025]
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
The total student study time for this course is 150 hours.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
WIBb21-730 Systems Engineering/ X in the Loop (HiL, SiL, MiL)


[updated 30.05.2025]
Module coordinator:
Studienleitung
Lecturer: Studienleitung

[updated 08.10.2021]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module students will:
• be familiar with structural design methodology and technology
• be proficient in the calculation of selected machine elements
• be able to read technical drawings
• be proficient in drawing and dimensioning simple technical components with CAD
• be able to name the properties and areas of application of important machine elements

[updated 18.06.2025]
Module content:
1. Introduction, design principles and methodology
2. Standards, tolerances and fits, surfaces
3. Reading technical drawings  
4. Introduction to CAD
5. Strength calculations on shafts and axles
6. Overview of properties, areas of application and calculation bases of selected machine elements: shaft-hub connections, screws, springs


[updated 18.06.2025]
Teaching methods/Media:
Lecture, digitally supported teaching, self-study

[updated 18.06.2025]
Recommended or required reading:
• Muhs, D./ Wittel, H./ Becker, M./ Jannasch, D./ Voßiek, J./ Roloff/ Matek: Maschinenelemente,20. Auflage, Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, 2011
• Grote, K.-H-; Feldhusen, J.: Dubbel: Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011
• Decker, K.-H-; Kabus, K.: Maschinenelemente, 18. Auflage, Hanser Fachbuchverlag, 2011
• Hesser, W.; Hoischen, H.: Technisches Zeichnen: Grundlagen, Normen, Beispiele, Darstellende Geometrie,
Cornelsen Verlag, 2011

[updated 18.06.2025]
 
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