Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15571019 | Damage Analysis and Reliability of Machine Components | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+1 | 3,5 | 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 | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Mechatronics Engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose | 2 |
| P4 | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; Ability to use information technologies effectively | 4 |
| P5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Mechatronics Engineering | 5 |
| P6 | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills | 1 |
| P7 | Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions | 4 |
| P8 | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew oneself | 3 |
| P9 | Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practice | 3 |
| P10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development | 2 |
| P11 | Information about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions | 2 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to identify the basic types of damage observed in machine components | P.1.49 | 1 |
| O2 | The ability to explain stress accumulation and the mechanisms of damage initiation | P.1.50 | 1 |
| O3 | Ability to interpret ductile and brittle fracture behavior | P.1.51 | 1 |
| O4 | Ability to evaluate wear and corrosion mechanisms | P.1.52 | 1 |
| O5 | Ability to perform basic reliability calculations | P.1.53 | 1 |
| O6 | Ability to identify the basic types of damage observed in machine components | P.2.66 | 1 |
| O7 | The ability to explain stress accumulation and the mechanisms of damage initiation | P.2.67 | 1 |
| O8 | Ability to interpret ductile and brittle fracture behavior | P.2.68 | 1 |
| O9 | Ability to analyze fatigue-induced damage | P.2.69 | 1,7 |
| O10 | Ability to evaluate wear and corrosion mechanisms | P.2.70 | 1 |
| O11 | The ability to classify failures that occur in bearing and gear systems | P.2.71 | 1,7 |
| O12 | The ability to perform a root cause analysis on a damaged machine component | P.2.72 | 1,7 |
| O13 | Ability to perform basic reliability calculations | P.2.73 | 1 |
| O14 | Ability to estimate lifespan using the Weibull distribution | P.2.74 | 1,7 |
| O15 | The ability to perform a root cause analysis on a damaged machine component | P.4.41 | 1,7 |
| O16 | Ability to estimate lifespan using the Weibull distribution | P.4.42 | 1,7 |
| O17 | Ability to evaluate condition monitoring and predictive maintenance methods | P.4.43 | 1,7 |
| O18 | Ability to analyze fatigue-induced damage | P.5.51 | 1,7 |
| O19 | The ability to classify failures that occur in bearing and gear systems | P.5.52 | 1,7 |
| O20 | The ability to perform a root cause analysis on a damaged machine component | P.5.53 | 1,7 |
| O21 | Ability to prepare technical damage analyses and reliability reports | P.7.17 | 6 |
| O22 | Ability to evaluate condition monitoring and predictive maintenance methods | P.8.19 | 1,7 |
| O23 | Ability to prepare technical damage analyses and reliability reports | P.9.10 | 6 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
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 | Methods for Calculating Fatigue Life |
| 7 | Examples of fatigue-induced damage and case studies |
| 8 | Wear mechanisms |
| 9 | Corrosion and environmental effects |
| 10 | Damage Analysis in Bearing Systems |
| 11 | Damage 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 |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Budynas, R.G., Nisbett, J.K., Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill. |
| Juvinall, R.C., Marshek, K.M., Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, Wiley. | |
| ASM Handbook Volume 11: Failure Analysis and Prevention. | |
| Mobley, R.K., An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance. | |
| O'Connor, P.D.T., Kleyner, A., Practical Reliability Engineering | |
| Bloch, H.P., Geitner, F.K., Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 138 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,60 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P4 | P5 | P7 | P8 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to identify the basic types of damage observed in machine components | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | The ability to explain stress accumulation and the mechanisms of damage initiation | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Ability to interpret ductile and brittle fracture behavior | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Ability to evaluate wear and corrosion mechanisms | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O5 | Ability to perform basic reliability calculations | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Ability to identify the basic types of damage observed in machine components | - | 4 | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O7 | The ability to explain stress accumulation and the mechanisms of damage initiation | - | 4 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| O8 | Ability to interpret ductile and brittle fracture behavior | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O9 | Ability to analyze fatigue-induced damage | - | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O10 | Ability to evaluate wear and corrosion mechanisms | - | - | 5 | - | - | 4 | - |
| O11 | The ability to classify failures that occur in bearing and gear systems | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| O12 | The ability to perform a root cause analysis on a damaged machine component | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O13 | Ability to perform basic reliability calculations | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O14 | Ability to estimate lifespan using the Weibull distribution | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O15 | The ability to perform a root cause analysis on a damaged machine component | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O16 | Ability to estimate lifespan using the Weibull distribution | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O17 | Ability to evaluate condition monitoring and predictive maintenance methods | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O18 | Ability to analyze fatigue-induced damage | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O19 | The ability to classify failures that occur in bearing and gear systems | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O20 | The ability to perform a root cause analysis on a damaged machine component | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O21 | Ability to prepare technical damage analyses and reliability reports | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O22 | Ability to evaluate condition monitoring and predictive maintenance methods | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O23 | Ability to prepare technical damage analyses and reliability reports | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |