Elements of Mechatronics
Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements of Mechatronics | MKT204 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan ZEREN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identifying construction activity and the importance of the knowledge the machine elements.
2) Identifying machine element, account, the principles of forming and usage.
3) Identifying plain and rolling bearings and mechanisms.
4) Identifying belt and pulley mechanisms and chain mechanisms.
5) Defines welding, soldering, bonding and rivet connections.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | No relation | Low | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | Low | High | Low | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 3 | Low | Middle | Low | High | Low | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | No relation | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | Low | |
| 5 | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course covers; design of shafts, design of permanent joints; riveted joints, welded joints, design of detachable joints, bolted joints, power screws, keys, splines, pins, rings, design of springs, friction, wear and lubrication; systems of lubrication, design of sliding bearings; journal and thrust bearings, antifriction bearings; types, selection criteria and calculation procedure, power transmission; prime mover characteristics and types, design of gear drives; spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, worm gears,design of couplings, clutches and brakes, design of belt drives; flat belts, V-belts, design of chain drives and rope drives.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Elements of Mechatronics2) Mechanical engineering design, dimensions and tolerances, materials, load and stress analysis
3) Load and stress analysis, stress, Free-body diagrams, shear force and bending moments in beams
4) Failures resulting from static loading, Fatigue failure resulting from variable loading, Shafts and compenents
5) Rivets and introduction to permanent joints
6) Welding and bonding joints
7) Bolt types, standards, calculation of bolt joints
8) Midterm Exam
9) Shaft-hub connections
10) Bearing types, Journal bearings and lubrication
11) Rolling-contact bearings
12) Clutches
13) Gears
14) Gears
15) Mechanics of belts and roller chain
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Akkurt, M. Makina Elemenları , Cilt 1-2-3, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2012
2- Gediktaş, M.: Bağlama Elemanları. Çağlayan Kitabevi, 3. Baskı, İstanbul 1995.
3- Ulukan L., Dişli Çark Mekanizmaları, İTÜ Makina Fak. Matbaası
4- Gediktaş, M. ve Yücenur, S., Kayış Kasnak Mekanizmaları, İstanbul, 1989.
5- Gediktaş, M., Zincir Mekanizmaları, Istanbul, 1993.
6- Gediktaş, M. , Temiz, V., Palabıyık, İ.M. ve Parlar, Z. Makina Elemanları Problemleri, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 1999.
7- R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 9th SI Edition
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Simulation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required