Cast Design and Calculation 3 Credits
Course Contents
The course aims to provide knowledge about how to design castings and casting processes in order to provide optimal functionality at a low economical cost and environmental impact. The students will learn about drivers for economic cost and environmental impact in a casting and in a foundry. Design and product development methods are introduced, both basic methods and advanced computer based simulation methods as Finite Element Analyses and Topology Optimization.The course includes the following topics:
- Drivers of economic and environmental cost in a casting and in a foundry
- Basic design rules and casting process simulations
- Product development and simulation methods
- Advanced product development and structural optimization methods
Prerequisites
Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject in Mechanical Engineering, and 21 credits Mathematics and Component Casting, 6 credits, Manufacturing Technology, 9 credits, and Failure Analysis, 6 credits, and English Language requirements corresponding to English 6 or English B in the Swedish upper secondary schoolLevel of Education: Master
Course code/Ladok code: TGKS26
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
Program
Study type
Distance
Semester
Spring
2018:
May 07
-
Jun 03
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Time
Flexible
Course coordinator
Jakob Olofsson
Examiner
Jakob Olofsson
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
6750kr
Application code
HJ-T8140