Includes factors that influence the selection of materials to be used in designing such elements as beams, bearings, clutches, brakes, shafts, power screws, gears, belts, springs, and flywheels. Displacement, absolute and relative velocity, acceleration, and instant centers are used to analyze the characteristics of motion of machine parts. Also included are basic mechanisms, such as the crank and slider, four bar, quick return, and scotch yoke. Practical problems are used to present motion study of common machines. Credits Provides opportunities for each student to utilize past experience and understanding of mathematics, science, drafting practice, and manufacturing processes while working with typical engineering department problems.
Students design a complete workable mechanism or component parts of a machine.
In accomplishing this assignment, students analyze the problem, gather data, make all calculations, and make a complete set of working drawings, using many sources of available information. The use of stock parts, manufacturer catalogs, standardization, and CAD play an important part in the course. Credits A study of the stress and strain experienced by machine parts and structural members in service. Includes statics and vector analysis as applied to structures, properties of materials, beam theory, beam design, theory of columns, and design formulas. Emphasis is on application of theory and problem solving.