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ME
451
Mechanical Design II
Flywheels.
Prerequisites:
0600304,0630311,0630351or 0630352,0630353
0630451
(3-0-3)

Text Book:

J.E. Shigley, C.R. Mischke and R.G. Budynas, Mechanical Engineering Design, 10th Edition in SI Units, McGraw-Hill, 2014.

References:

  1. R.C. Juvinall and K.M. Marshek, Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
  2. A.C. Ugural, Mechanical Design: An Integrated Approach, 1st Ed, McGraw-Hill, 2003.
  3. Norton, R.L., "Machine Design", Prentice-Hall, 1996.

Coordinators:

Solid Mechanics and Design (SMD) TAG

Prerequisites by Topics:

  1. Mechanics of Materials
  2. Materials Science
  3. Engineering Drawing
  4. Theory of Machines
  5. Probability and Statistics for Engineering
  6. Design with Steady Loading
  7. Design with Variable Loading
  8. Fluid Mechanics
  9. Manufacturing Processes

Course Learning Objectives[^1]:

  1. Illustrate the variety of mechanical components available and apply the fundamentals of mechanical engineering design to analyze, design and/or select components, which are commonly used in the design of complete mechanical systems. (1,2)
  2. Emphasize the necessity to work in teams and the need to keep learning. (5,3,7)
  3. Identify the specifications and constraints for the selection and application of components, which are commonly used in the design of a complete mechanical system. (3,4)
  4. Use of computer resources in the design and/or selection components, which are commonly used in mechanical systems. (3,7)

Topics:

  1. Power Screws, Fasteners and Connections
  2. Welded, Brazed and Bonded Joints
  3. Mechanical Springs
  4. Rolling-Contact Bearings
  5. Sliding Contact Bearings - Lubrication
  6. Force Analysis of Gears
  7. Strength and Resistance Considerations in the Design of Gears
  8. Clutches, Brakes, Couplings, and Flywheels

Projects:

Students have to work in teams on small design projects, concerning machines, machine components or mechanical systems.

Suggested Evaluation Methods:

  1. Quizzes
  2. Homework
  3. Exams
  4. Project
  5. Presentations

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course:

Objective 1

Students will be able to apply fundamentals of engineering design by following an appropriate design process to design, analyze, and/or select mechanical components such as:

1.1 Power screws and bolted joint connections

1.2 Welded and riveted joints

1.3 Mechanical springs

1.4 Rolling-contact bearings

1.5 Journal bearing and lubrication

1.6 Gears and gears systems

1.7 Brakes, clutches, and flywheels

Objective 2

2.1 Students will be able to implement design procedures to perform complete design projects individually and/or in teams.

2.2 Students will be able to hold and lead efficient design team meetings.

2.3 Students will seek and learn new material outside the class topics through the completion of an open-ended homework, report, term paper, computer assignment and/or project.

2.4 Students is expected to communicate the executed design ideas by drawing, writing technical reports and/or making oral presentations.

Objective 3

3.1 Students will be able to take various constraints into account when selecting and/or designing mechanical systems, such as technical, economical, safety, reliability, life, quality, legislative issues.

3.2 Students will be able to design optimally mechanical components by considering quantitative and qualitative methods.

Objective 4

  1. Students will be able to use Internet and handbook resources to acquire information needed in the design and/or selection of mechanical components.
  2. Students will be able to use computer resources (Excel, MATLAB, ANSYS, etc.) in the design and/or selection of mechanical components.

Course Classification

Student Outcomes Level Relevant Activities
H, M, L
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. H Analysis and modeling of mechanical components, force, stress and strain analysis, safety and reliability.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. H Design of mechanical components using analytical and computational techniques. Project on the design of a simple machine or system. Economic considerations in design. Optimization.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. M Project reports, oral presentations.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. M Use of professional codes and standards in the design of mechanical components. Impact of design failures on society and environment.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. L Teamwork in projects.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. M Self-study of the design of mechanical components not covered. Use of handbooks and Internet.

[^1]: Numbers in parentheses refer to the student outcomes