Design of a three speed transmission. Design of an anchor windlass system. Emphasis is placed on mechanism design, using the computer to synthesize, design, analyze, and fabricate solutions. In contrast to EM371 originality and creativity in satisfying objectives are given more emphasis, and computer use is more extensive. Semester long projects are used to give student teams experience in design, from synthesis all the way to fabrication.
Emphasis is placed on the design of mechanisms for performing specified tasks.
In addition to the usual considerations of strength, safety, and reliability, consideration is also given to cost. Design of an armored windshield wiper mechanism. Design of a front end loader mechanism. Design of a multi-cylinder engine. Student teams formulate problems of their own choosing, and follow the complete design cycle from defining the problem to the final design, and to fabrication where appropriate.