ME 341 - Machine Design

This is an introductory course in the design of machine elements dealing with theories of deformation and failure, strength and endurance limit, fluctuating stresses, and design under axial, bending, torsional, and combined stresses. Students initially perform yielding and fatigue failure predictions for general structural elements and then focus on specific mechanical components such as gears, fluid film bearings, rolling element bearings, screws, shafts, and springs. The selection of appropriate off-the-shelf parts and adherence to standards, including those from The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), is emphasized.

The use and interpretation of finite element analyses (FEA) are also introduced. Students learn to make basic design decisions regarding the suitability of different materials and alloys in mechanical components (e.g., steel versus aluminum) and to make basic design decisions regarding the suitability of different components in a mechanical system (e.g., ball bearings versus fluid film bearings).

Prerequisites CS 115 , ME 201
Credits: 3

Class Level Junior Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate