Syllabus
- Learn about types and critical features of machine elements
- Select and combine elements to synthesize a machine
- Complete and document a machine design layout
Shigley, J. E., and C. R. Mischke. Mechanical Engineering Design. 6th ed. Mc Graw Hill.
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Quizzes |
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30% |
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Quizzes will be administered during regular lecture hours
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Quiz 1 covers the material up to and including PS #5
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Quiz II covers the material up to and including PS #11
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Problem Sets |
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30% |
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- 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
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Individual and Lab Work |
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40% |
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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%)
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These are due on the dates specified on the course calendar
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An engineer not familiar with your project should be able to understand and evaluate your work from the document alone
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Deliverable 1 consists of the problem definition, evaluation criteria, concept study, preferred embodiment, and work plan
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Deliverable 2 consists of the final drawings, bill of materials, and supporting documentation
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