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  Course Description
Course Name : Specific Machine Elements

Course Code : MK-539

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NECDET GEREN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Designs straight bevel gears
Designs spiral bevel gears
designs brakes
designs clutches
designs couplings and fly wheels
Designs
Knows static and fatigue approaches for machine design

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the design of specific machine elements of machines

Course Contents : Introduction Design of bevel gears Design of worm and worm gears Lubrication of gears, Manufacturing of bevel and worm gears, Gear tolerances and inspection Design of clutches and brakes. Design of couplings and flywheels Design of flexible mechanical elements Design examples

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 INTRODUCTION, DESING OF BEVEL GEARS, Bevel gear stresses and strengths, AGMA equation factors, straight bevel gear analysis, design of a straight bevel gear mesh, Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
2 Design of spiral, Zerol, hypoid and spiroid gears Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
3 DESIGN OF WORM GEARS; AGMA equations, Worm-gear analysis, designing a worm gear mesh, Buckingham wear load, problems, Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
4 LUBRICATION OF GEARS, MANUFACTURING OF BEVEL AND WORM GEARS, Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
5 GEAR TOLERANCES, Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
6 GEAR INSPECTION DEVICES Study related chapters from reference book(s). Design projects are given as main homework Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
7 DESIGN OF CLUTCHES AND BRAKES; static analysis of clutches and brakes, Internal expanding rim clutches and brakes, design of external contracting rim clutches and brakes, Band-type clutches and brakes Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
8 cone clutches and brakes, disc brakes, energy considerations, temperature rise, friction materials,miscellaneous clutches Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
9 problem solutions Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
10 MIDTERM-EXAM Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
11 DESIGN OF COUPLINGS AND FLYWHEELS Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
12 FLEXIBLE MECHAICAL ELEMENTS; Belts, flat-and round belt drives, timing belts roller chains, GYROSKOPES Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
13 Presentations and discussions on design projects Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
14 Presentations and discussions on design projects Study related chapters from reference book(s) Lecture presentations,discussion and problem solutions.
15 FINAL EXAM Prepare yourself for the exam by studying the related chapters and solving problems Vocational questions and design/analysis problems are asked in EXAM
16/17 RE-FINAL EXAM Prepare yourself for the exam by studying the related chapters and solving problems Vocational questions and design/analysis problems are asked in EXAM


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Gears and Gear Manufacture: The Fundamentals by Richard H. Ewert (Dec 1996)
 Shigley´s Mec. Eng. Design R. G. BUDYNAS, J. K. NISBETT 9 th SI Edition
 Fund. of Mach. Elem. B.J. HAMROCK
 Gear Handbook: The Design, Manufacture and Application of Gears by Darle W. Dudley and Dennis Townsend (1 Oct 1991
 Clutches and Brakes: Design and Selection William C. Orthwein
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 1
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 5
5 To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability 5
6 Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 5
7 Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use 5
8 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 5
10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 2
11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 1
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, inquisitive and innovative 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 3 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6