ME-403

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN I

   Objectives/Syllabus  

Description:

Lectures and projects covering problem solving methodology in the design, analysis, and synthesis of mechanical and thermal systems.  The student’s academic background combines with engineering principles and topics to serve as a foundation for broad engineering projects.  Emphasis on creative thinking and the engineering design process in projects involving optimal conversion of resources.

Prerequisite(s):          ME 304 – Fluid Mechanics

                                    ME 305 – Introduction to System Dynamics

                        ME 312 – Thermodynamics II

                                    ME 316 – Machine Design

Textbook(s)/Materials Required:

1.       Atila Ertas, Jesse Jones, The Engineering Design Process, John Wiley & Sons, 1996 2^nd edition.
Handouts prepared by instructor.

Textbook(s)/Materials Required:

1.       Atila Ertas, Jesse Jones, The Engineering Design Process, John Wiley & Sons, 1996 2^nd edition.
Handouts prepared by instructor.

Objectives:

1.       To teach students the fundamentals of mechanical engineering design theory to design, create and select components of complete mechanical and thermal systems from the recognition of need and definition of design objectives, design innovation.

2.       To illustrate to students the setting up and solving of  structured and unstructured design problems, stages of design.

3.       To teach students how to apply computer based techniques in the analysis, design/selection of mechanical systems and to enhance student’s communication skills.

Topics:

Engineering Design Process
Creativity and Innovation
Stages of design
Structured and Unstructured Problems
Mathematical Models Relevant to Design Synthesis
Decision Support: Selection
Optimization in Design
Safety and Environmental Protection
Project planning: Communications
Project planning: Team related
Stress Analysis (FEA)
Codes of ethics, and legal issues in engineering

Schedule:        Lecture/Recitation:            2 hours, per week
                        Laboratory:                       2 hours, per week