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ME 154

Mechanical Engineering Design

Course Outline

Weekly Topics

  1. Course organization, Introduction, Linkages, Degree of freedom, Kinematics pairs, Design project discussion. (Ch 1&2 in DOM)
  2. 4-Bar mechanism, mechanism classification, transmission angle, graphical synthesis; Motion generation mechanism (two & three positions), mechanical advantage, toggle positions. (Ch 3 in DOM)
  3. Graphical synthesis: Path generation mechanism (three positions), synthesis with prescribed timing, adding Dyad to mechanism, synthesis of a quick-return mechanism. (Ch 3 in DOM)
  4. Analytical synthesis: complex polar notation, closed loop vector equation, motion generation mechanisms (two to five position). Design project discussion. (Ch 4&5 in DOM)
  5. Analytical synthesis: function & path generation mechanisms, analytical analysis; Position, Velocity and Acceleration. Example problems. (Ch 4&5 in DOM)
  6. Forces on mechanisms: Matrix method, graphical method, project discussion, example problems. 
    (Ch 6, 7, 11 in DOM)
  7. Review of stress & strain, principal stresses. (Ch 4 in MD)
  8. Review of combined stresses: bending, torsion, column design. (Ch 4 in MD)
  9. Design of thin & thick walled cylinders, press and shrink fits, material selection for design. (Ch 2&4 in MD)
  10. SPRING BREAK
  11. Failure theories for static loads: maximum shear stress theory, the distortion-energy theory, modified Coulomb-Mohr theory (brittle materials). (Ch 5 in MD)
  12. The concept of stress concentration, Failure theory for cyclic loads (Fatigue), high cycle fatigue; S-N curve. (Ch 4&6 in MD)
  13. Effect of mean stress on fatigue life (Modified Goodman Diagram), combined stresses, example problems. (Ch 6 in MD)
  14. Surface failure, contact stresses, design project discussion. (Ch 7 in MD)
  15. Bolted joint design: thread standards, stresses, bolt and member stiffness. (Ch 14 in MD)
  16. Static & fatigue stress analysis, bolted joints in tensile and shear loads, bolt preload and torque, design considerations. (Ch 14 in MD).  Design project presentation and demonstration, course review - Project report due date.

 

 

 
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