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Syllabus

Objectives
  • Learn about types and critical features of machine elements
  • Select and combine elements to synthesize a machine
  • Complete and document a machine design layout
Textbook
Shigley, J. E., and C. R. Mischke. Mechanical Engineering Design. 6th ed. Mc Graw Hill.
Grading
Quizzes 30%
  • Quizzes will be administered during regular lecture hours
  • Quiz 1 covers the material up to and including PS #5
  • Quiz II covers the material up to and including PS #11
Problem Sets 30%
  • Problems Sets will generally be handed out in the Thursday lecture and due the following week
  • The machine lab reports will count the same as Problem Sets (due with PS1, PS2, PS3)
  • No late homework will be accepted. The lowest problem set grade will be dropped
Individual and Lab Work 40%
  • The laboratory portion of your grade will consist of instructor evaluation of your individual laboratory participation (20%) and a peer evaluation of your participation and contribution to Deliverables 1 and 2 (20%)
  • These are due on the dates specified on the course calendar
  • An engineer not familiar with your project should be able to understand and evaluate your work from the document alone
  • Deliverable 1 consists of the problem definition, evaluation criteria, concept study, preferred embodiment, and work plan
  • Deliverable 2 consists of the final drawings, bill of materials, and supporting documentation