Instructors
DF = Prof. Daniel Frey
AS = Ms. Amy Smith
The calendar below provides information on the course's lecture (L) and lab (Lab) sessions.
Course schedule.
| Ses # |
Topics |
Instructors |
Key Dates |
| L1 |
Course Introduction - Project Ideas |
DF |
Project ideas presented |
| L2 |
Gears - Basics, Terminology, Involute Curve |
DF |
Homework 1 out |
| Lab 1 |
Lab: Student Initiated Project Ideas |
|
Project preferences due |
| L3 |
Gears - Force Transmission, Gear Trains |
DF |
Project teams announced |
| L4 |
Gears - Stress Analysis, Life, Reliability, Selection |
DF |
Homework 2 out
Homework 1 due |
| Lab 2 |
Lab: Gears |
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| L5 |
Mechanisms (2D Kinematic Analysis) |
DF |
Homework 3 out
Homework 2 due |
| Lab 3 |
Lab: 2D Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms |
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| L6 |
Mechanisms (Synthesis of 4 Bar Mechanisms) |
DF |
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| L7 |
Mechanisms Field Trip to MIT Museum |
|
Homework 4 out
Homework 3 due |
| Lab 4 |
Lab: Mechanism Synthesis |
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| L8 |
Mechanisms (Forces in 2D Mechanisms) |
DF |
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| L9 |
Mechanisms (3D Mechanisms) |
DF |
Homework 5 out
Homework 4 due |
| Lab 5 |
Lab: Mechanisms - Force Analysis and Design |
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| L10 |
Journal Bearings |
DF |
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| L11 |
Rolling Element Bearings |
AS |
Homework 6 out
Homework 5 due |
| Lab 6 |
Lab: Bearings (Lawnmower Engine) |
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Exam 1 |
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| L12 |
Belts |
DF |
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| Lab 7 |
Project Work Only |
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| L13 |
Cams |
DF |
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| Lab 8 |
Mid-term Project Presentations (Oral) |
|
Homework 7 out
Homework 6 due |
| L14 |
Bolted Joints |
DF |
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| L15 |
Fasteners |
AS |
Homework 8 out
Homework 7 due |
| Lab 9 |
Lab: Cams, Clutches, Fasteners, etc. |
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| L16 |
Optics Modeling; Calibration; Machine Error Propagation |
Guest Lecturer |
Homework 8 due |
| Lab 10 |
Lab: Metrology Modeling and Calibration |
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| L17 |
Batteries |
DF |
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| L18 |
Electric Motors |
DF |
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| Lab 11 |
Lab: Electric Motors and Batteries |
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| L19 |
Actuators |
DF |
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| L20 |
Hydraulics |
AS |
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| Lab 12 |
Lab: Hydraulics (Front Loader) |
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| L21 |
Microcontrollers |
DF |
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| L22 |
Sensors |
DF |
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Exam 2 |
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| L23 |
Final Project Clinic |
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| L24 |
Course Summary / Feedback |
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Project final written report due |