ME 461 - Design

4 Credit(s)

Introduction to the design of mechanical elements and assemblages. Design of components to static and dynamic failure criteria. Consideration of material use; economics; weight; ease of manufacture; etc. The integration of components into an assemblage with necessary compromises. Short projects to design components and assemblages to given criteria by synthesis and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ME 352.Corequisite(s): ME 351.