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151-3222-00L 5 Credits BSC D-MAVT
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Machine Design

Maschinenkonstruktion

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Mirko Meboldt, Dr. Quentin Lohmeyer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:33

Abstract

The course introduces the fundamentals of the development and design of technical systems. For the most important machine elements, operating principles, functions, areas of application and calculation principles are taught. Based on this, the basics of the development, design and manufacture of products are discussed using case studies from practice.

Objective

Students are able to describe the machine elements discussed in terms of their operating principle, function and area of application and can dimension the machine elements for given applications. Students can select suitable machine elements for a technical system to be developed and design the system in the draft. Students understand the relationship between manufacturing processes and part design and are able to conceptually design parts considering the selected manufacturing process. Students understand the basics of product development processes and know the development methods addressed. They know how to structure a development project with development phases and agile methods from the idea to requirements to the first tested prototype.

Content

Machine elements: fundamentals, dimensioning and application Gear wheels and simple gears Planetary gears and Willis equation Shaft-hub connections Axles and shafts Rolling bearings Lubrication and sealing Tolerances and fits Springs Clutches and shifts Bolts and screws Mechanical mechanisms Electric motors Product development and design Design: Basic rules of design Design: Design principles Design: Design to X Design: Manufacturing Methods and processes of product development Agile Development and Testing

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides will be provided via Moodle.

Literature

Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente: Normung, Berechnung, Gestaltung Pahl/Beitz Konstruktionslehre: Methoden und Anwendung erfolgreicher Produktentwicklung

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Erlaubt: 6 A4 Seiten (einseitig) mit Notizen / Zusammenfassung und Nicht-programmierbarer TaschenrechnerNicht erlaubt: mobile Kommunikationsmittel, Computer
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Computerbasierte Online-Prüfung, dauer 90 min.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Maschinenkonstruktion
Vorlesung im HG F 1 mit Videoübertragung ins HG F3.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (HG F 1)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (HG F 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Maschinenkonstruktion
Übungen im HG F 1 mit Videoübertragung im HG F3.
  • Tue 12:15-13:00 (HG F 1)
  • Tue 12:15-13:00 (HG F 3)
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (HG F 1)
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (HG F 3)
3 h weekly

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