Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05571028 | Damage Analysis and Reliability of Machine Components | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+1 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lectures, Problem Solving, Lab, Case Studies, Projects |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for this course |
| Coordinator | Assoc. Prof. Ahmet MERAM |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Yasin USLUGİL |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Yasin USLUGİL | A-126 | [email protected] | 7328 | Tuesday 14:00-16:00 |
Course Content
Examination of damage mechanisms in machine components, stress concentration, fracture behavior, fatigue, wear, corrosion, failures observed in bearing and gear systems, root cause analysis methods, reliability engineering, life prediction methods, Weibull analysis, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance applications. Conducting damage investigations and reliability assessments based on real-world engineering applications.
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to equip students with the ability to identify types of damage occurring in machine components, determine the causes of damage, perform reliability analyses, develop engineering solutions to prevent failures, and interpret condition monitoring data.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Damage Analysis and Reliability Engineering |
| 2 | Types and Classification of Damage in Machine Components |
| 3 | Stress accumulation and damage initiation mechanisms |
| 4 | Ductile and brittle fracture behaviors |
| 5 | Fatigue theory and S-N curves |
| 6 | Fatigue life calculation methods |
| 7 | Examples of fatigue-induced failures and case studies |
| 8 | Wear mechanisms |
| 9 | Corrosion and environmental effects |
| 10 | Failure analysis in bearing systems |
| 11 | Failure analysis in gear systems |
| 12 | Root cause analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and FMEA |
| 13 | Reliability engineering, MTBF, and Weibull analysis |
| 14 | Condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and reliability assessment |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||