MECE 3220U – Machine Design

The essentials for mechanical engineering machine design are taught. This includes application of appropriate safety factors, failure criteria, failure analysis with application to components under static and fatigue loading conditions, along with material selection criteria. The analysis of machine elements such as shafts, fasteners and nonpermanent joints, and welds are covered. Machine elements such as springs, bearings and gears are analyzed and sized for proper application.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Tutorial hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): MECE 2310U and MECE 3270U and MECE 2420U