Information Package

Ph.D. on Mechanical Engineering

MAK627

RELIABILITY IN MACHINE DESIGN

Course Code
MAK627
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Having a knowledge of theory for probabilistic mechanical design
  2. Having a knowledge of reliability evaluation of engineering systems
  3. Knowing about machine components design for optimum size
  4. Obtaning the ability of designing for reliability
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionReliability, failures in technical systems, probability theory and reliability in machine design, distribution functions, static forcing and statistical calculation method, variable forcing and statistical calculation method, wear and statistical calculation method, reliability of technical system and functional elements and system element reliability.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Reliability
2nd Week Failure in the critical systems
3rd Week Theory of statistics in mechanical design and reliability
4th Week Distribution Functions
5th Week Distribution Functions
6th Week Distribution Functions
7th Week Static loading and statistical consideration
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Variable Loading and statistical consideration
10th Week Variable Loading and statistical consideration
11th Week Wear and Stastical Consideration
12th Week Wear and Stastical Consideration
13th Week Reliability of the critical system and function elements
14th Week Reliability of the critical system and function elements, reliability,reliability of system-element
Recommended or Required Reading1. P. Kales "Reliability-For Technology, Engineering and Management", 1998.
2. A. D. S. Carter "Mechanical Reliability", 1986.
3. E. B. Haugen "Probabilistic Mechanical Design" J. Wiley and Sons.
4. R. Billionton "Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems", Pitman.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 4 10
Project 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 4 1.5 6
Individual or group work 24 3 72
Preparation for Final exam 18 3 54
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 35 1 35
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Project 1 14 14
Quiz 4 0.5 2
Take-home 5 12 60
Total Work Load291
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.7
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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