B2370 - Machine Design

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

Written exam on the part relating to plates and shells, writing of an exercise book and oral test focused on the discussion of the exercises. The first test tests the ability to set up problems relating to that type of structures, the notebook is used to evaluate the ability to draft technical documents, while the oral test aims to investigate the knowledge acquired.

Office hours

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