B2370 - Machine Design

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Moduli: Giangiacomo Minak (Modulo 1) Ana Pavlovic (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Forli
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Mechanical Engineering for Sustainability (cod. 5980)

Learning outcomes

The students acquire in-depth knowledge of the methods and instruments necessary for the optimal structural design of mechanical components, plates, shells and pressure vessels. They deepen their knowledge of engineering materials' nonlinear behaviour and fracture mechanics. They learn the principles of the design for sustainability.

Course contents

High Cycle Fatigue of Metals

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Low Cycle Fatigue

Theory of Elasticity

Rods and Beams

Torsion

Plate and Shells

Fracture Mechanics

Design For Sustainability

 

Readings/Bibliography

Metal Fatigue in Engineering, 2nd Edition

Ralph I. Stephens , Ali Fatemi , Henry O. Fuchs

Wiley

ISBN: 978-0-471-51059-8

Theory Of Elasticity

Stephen P. Timoshenko J.N. Goodier

Editore: Mcgraw-hill Education - Europe

ISBN: 0070858055

Teaching methods

Multimedia assisted Frontal lessons 

Solution of practical problems by means of the PC or at the blackboard

Assessment methods

Homework assignments to evaluate the ability to apply knowledge.

Oral exam (three questions originating from three different assignments) to evaluate the knowledge of the topics.

Possible written exam as a supplement to the homeworks.

Office hours

See the website of Giangiacomo Minak

See the website of Ana Pavlovic

SDGs

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.