D.M. Etter, Engineering Problem Solving with Matlab, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997. C.E. Wilson and J.P. Sadler, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery, Second Edition, Harper-Collins, 1993. The basic concepts of mechanical design are introduced with emphasis on the utilization of computer-aided design techniques. Engineering design tools are established for upper level design and analysis courses. Aims at improving the proficiency of students in the utilization of computers for solving mechanical design problems.
Students work on design related projects.
Emphasis is placed upon engineering design methodology, approach and documentation. Computer applications for designing and graphically displaying linkages.