Enrolment options

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course, the student will understand the basics of simulation-based design and is able to utilize computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools in mechanical engineering. The student is able to utilize simulation tools, such as multi-body simulation and finite element method in the mechanism design.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kaur Jaakma

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The process of machine design including study of existing solutions, mechanism design including kinematic, dynamic, and strength analysis, dimensioning and choosing of machine elements and power transmission components. Utilization of computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering (CAE) software Siemens NX.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Group assignments.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 12 h (2h/week, 6 weeks)
    Computer exercise sessions with support 48 h (8h/week, 6 weeks)
    Group assignments 70 h (12h/week, 6 weeks)

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Registration will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) The course starts with group works on the first day, so enrollment is open until the first lecture.

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