Design - Resource Management

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 2 of 24.03.2026.

Module identifier

11B2327

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

winter and summer term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

For the resource-oriented design of machines and their powertrains, it is essential to consider the use of gears and clutches. Not only the production but also the operation of the machine is taken into account. In addition, a force-appropriate design allows the minimisation of the use of materials and the associated resources.

Teaching and learning outcomes

1. Sustainable design of components and assemblies 1.1 Force-appropriate design 1.2 Resource-oriented material selection 2. Principles for resource use 2.1 Transmission as a means of reducing material and energy use 2.2 Overview and design types 2.3 Gear transmission 2.3.1 Gears, flank profiles 2.3.2 Geometry and engagement conditions for straight and oblique gears 2.3.3 Geometry of the gears during profile displacement 2.3.4 Design calculation of spur gears Resource justice in the drive train 3.1 The clutch in the drive train 3.1 Dynamics of the drive train 3.2 reduced mass inertia moments 3.3 Types of couplings 3.4 Principle of the design of shaft and shift couplings

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
45LecturePresence-
15Learning in groups / Coaching of groupsPresence or online-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
15Preparation/follow-up for course work-
10Exam preparation-
15Work in small groups-
50seminar paper-
Graded examination
  • Written examination
Ungraded exam
  • Homework / Assignment
Remark on the assessment methods

This ungraded assignment covers topics related to CAD.

It is recommended that you complete the assignment before taking the exam.

Exam duration and scope

Graded assessment:

Exam: See the current study regulations

Ungraded assessment:

As part of the term paper, students must complete 1–2 designs of assemblies, including the associated calculations.

Knowledge Broadening

Students have basic knowledge of the load capacity calculation of transmissions and clutches, and can illustrate their importance for the drive train.

Knowledge deepening

They can design powertrains, calculate the load capacity of transmissions and design clutches in accordance with the recognized rules of technology.

Knowledge Understanding

Students can assess the resource deployment in the relevant product life phases and decide how to design the powertrain sustainably.

Application and Transfer

The students analyze the requirements, apply market-standard software tools to calculate the components, design components and assemblies and thus design sustainable powertrains for machines.

Communication and Cooperation

The students develop solutions for scientific tasks in groups and present the results with the help of meaningful documents.

Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism

The students recognize the social challenges and develop goals and solutions for the given area of responsibility.

Literature

HOISCHEN, Hans; FRITZ Andreas: Technisches Zeichnen: Grundlagen, Normen, Beispiele, Darstellende Geometrie 38. Auflage. Berlin: Cornelsen, 2022

BÖTTCHER, Paul, FORBERG, Richard: Technisches Zeichnen. 26., überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. Braunschweig: Vieweg+Teubner, 2013

WITTEL, Herbert; MUHS, Dieter; JANNASCH, Dieter, VOßIEK, Joachim: Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente, Normung, Berechnung, Gestaltung. 27. überarb. u. erw. Aufl. Braunschweig: Vieweg und Teubner, 2023. Lehrbuch + Tabellenbuch, weiteres aus dieser Reihe: - Formelsammlung - Aufgabensammlung - Studienprogramm mit benutzergeführten Programmen z.B. Excel-Dateien

CONRAD, Klaus-Jörg; u.A.: Grundlagen der Konstruktionslehre. München, Wien: Carl Hanser, 2023

DECKER: Maschinenelemente: Funktion, Gestaltung und Berechnung. 21. Auflage. München: Carl Hanser, 2023

NIEMANN, G.; WINTER, H.; HÖHN, B.-R.: Maschinenelemente: Band 1: Konstruktion und Berechnung von Verbindungen, Lagern, Wellen. 5. bearb. Auflage. Berlin: Springer, 2019

NIEMANN, G.; WINTER, H.: Maschinenelemente: Band 2: Getriebe allgemein, Zahnradgetriebe Grundlagen, Stirnradgetriebe. 2. Auflage. Berlin: Springer, 2003

RIEG, Frank; KACZMAREK, Manfred: Taschenbuch der Maschinenelemente. Leipzig: Hanser Fachbuchverlag, 2015

GROTE, Karl-Heinrich; FELDHUSEN, Jörg: Dubbel, Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau Set1-3, 26. Auflage. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer, 2021

Applicability in study programs

  • Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering
    • Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
    • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)

  • Bachelor of Vocational Education - Metals Engineering
    • Bachelor of Vocational Education - Metals Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Aircraft and Flight Engineering
    • Aircraft and Flight Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Schwarze, Bernd
    Teachers
    • Austerhoff, Norbert
    • Rokossa, Dirk
    • Friebel, Wolf-Christoph
    • Schäfers, Christian
    • Schwarze, Bernd
    • Wahle, Ansgar
    • Forstmann, Jochen
    • Schäfer, Jens