About this course

The course has three phases:

Part 1: This section covers fundamental concepts in machine design and product development, including stress and strain, elasticity and plasticity, axial loading, torsion, bending, beams, shearing stress, deflection and buckling, intro to fracture and fatigue. Students will gain a strong theoretical background to support further practical applications.

Part 2:This phase focuses on hands-on learning with ANSYS Workbench (WB) and ANSYS APDL. Comprehensive training will be provided, incorporating a variety of industrial examples to ensure practical application and proficiency.

Part 3: The students must carry out independent project work. The project is a limited construction and product development project with the submission of a report with descriptions, calculations and results visualization. The project assignment is given by the subject teacher.

Learning outcome

Students will gain expertise in the engineering, calculation and design of complex mechanical and process engineering structures, and in the use of computer-aided design. Students will receive training in development work, relevant standards and important elements in small-scale industrial production of new products. After completing the course, students will have knowledge of methods for calculating the strength and service life of various types of structures and evaluating results from complex calculations and analysis tools. They will be able to make design choices based on strength, economic and environmental assessments.

  • Learning activities

    The course is based on a combination of lectures, exercises and demonstrations, as well as independent project work where students will apply their knowledge in structural engineering and machine design.

  • Syllabus

    Complete main litterature and support litterature will be given when lectures begin.

  • Prerequisites

    Students must have gained the necessary knowledge in materals technology and engineering, calculation and sizing of machinery parts, technical design and FEM-analysis, either by the relevant TMP/TBM200-courses, or by similar education and/or experience.

  • Recommended prerequisites

    TMP160, TMP220, TBM200, TBM250, or equivalent from another institution. Students who have completed the course TIP200 and acquired necessary knowledge in materials and structural engineering may also take the course.

  • Assessment method

    Project task with report, counts 100%.

    Written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddel: B2 Calculator handed out, other aids as specified Project work Karakterregel: Letter grades

  • About use of AI

    K3 - Full use of AI.

    Use of AI is permitted, but must be in line with the guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at NMBU.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The examiner must approve the teaching plan.

  • Mandatory activity

    In addition to the final project report, the course consists of 5 mandatory submissions.

  • Notes

    The course is compulsory for anyone with the subject profile Machinery-, Process and Product Development (M-MP). It can be combined with 300-courses in production, process technology, product realization, aquaculture technology or in economics etc., and as part of the Master"s program in Industrial Economics (M-IØ).

  • Teaching hours

    Software exercises and lectures (weeks 36-43): 2+2 hours/week with an instructor in the lecture hall + 4 hours/week allocated during parts of the period for independent activity in practical areas.The entire period: Project work with guidance, individually or in groups as agreed.

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science