The course develops an awareness of the many cultural, physical, and historically-based variables which impact the finished product. Special emphasis is placed on the design process and problem solving. Students work in teams to design simple tools and products. This course provides the skills to analyze and develop designs that can be moved from concept to finished product. Emphasis is placed on quality improvement, time to market, creative use of manufacturing systems, automation, and reduction of part number and complexity.
Solids modeling computer software is used to develop basic designs and create production drawings.
This course introduces fundamental principles used in determining the force and moment set that maintain structures in static equilibrium in this program the corresponding material stresses will be determined in a combined state when required. This will include Mohr's circle, stress-strain relationships, and factors of safety. Special application will also be introduced including springs, press fits and torsion of shafts. Design Dynamics Quantitative analysis of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimension, with an emphasis on basic principles, visualization, and problem solving as applied in product design. This course builds on previous knowledge of statics and strengths of materials.