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151-3213-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MAVT
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Integrative Ski Building Workshop

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Kristina Shea
Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 12. - Priority is given to students in the Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing Focus Specialization in the Mechanical Engineering BSc - To apply, please send the following information to by 31.08.2024: Letter of Motivation (one page) , CV, Transcript of Records - Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:22

Abstract

This course introduces students to engineering design and fabrication by building their own skis or snowboard. Theoretical and applied engineering design skills like CAD, analysis and engineering of mechanical properties, 3D printing, laser cutting and practical handcrafting skills are acquired in the course.

Objective

The objectives of the course are to use the practical ski/board design and building exercise to gain hands-on experience in design, mechanics and materials. A selection of sustainable materials are also used to introduce students to sustainable design. The built skis/board will be mechanically tested in the lab as well as together out in the field on a ski day and evaluated from various perspectives. Students can keep their personal built skis/boards after the course.

Content

This practical ski/board design and building workshop consists of planning, designing, engineering and building your own alpine ski or snowboard. Students learn and execute all the needed steps in the process, such as engineering design, CAD, material selection, analysis of the mechanical properties of a composite layup, fabrication, routing wood cores, 3D printing of plastic protectors, milling side walls from wood or ABS plastic, laying up the fibers from carbon, glas, basalt or flax, laminating with resins, sanding and finishing, as well as laser engraving and veneer wood inlays.

Resources

Lecture Notes

available on Moodle

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Graded semester performance plus individual evaluation reports.

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
31.08.2025

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Integrative Ski Building Workshop
Does not take place this semester. Permission from lecturers required for all students. The course does not take place in Autumn Semester 2025. A decision will be made later as to whether it will continue to be offered in Autumn Semester 2026.” When offered, the course takes place on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 18:00, starting in the second week of the semester.
No time listed 120 h semesterly

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