(Cancelled) Cast Design and Calculation 3 credits
This 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.
Course Contents
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 school (or the equivalent).
Level of Education: Second cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: TGKS26
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Online Distance Learning |
| Number of required meetings | 0 |
| Semester | Spring 2025 |
| Study period |
week 19 - week 22
|
| Rate of study | 50% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Web-based |
| Time | Mixed-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 7500 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-T5170 |