Mechanical Engineering

424. Machine Design II.  Design of mechanical elements such as screws, bearings, gears, shafts, clutches, brakes, belts and chains. Individual or group design project.  Three lectures.(3 credits)

Prerequisite: MECH 323

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Analyze and design mechanical elements.

• Apply reliability principles to aid in the design of mechanical elements.

• Research and write about a contemporary topic in machine design.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

J. Shigley and C. Mischke, Mechanical Engineering Design, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001.

Topics:

1. Welded, brazed and bonded joints

2. Mechanical springs

3. Rolling contact bearings

4. Lubrication and journal bearings

5. Gearing – general

6. Spur and helical gear

7. Bevel and worm gears

8. Clutches, brakes, couplings and flywheels

9. Flexible mechanical elements

10. Shafts, axles and spindles

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Zella Kahn-Jetter   Date: March, 2002