MET 4141:Machine Design I

4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDG 1212 and (ENGR 3122 or MET 3126) and MET 3132
The design of machines and machine elements, and cost considerations. The course focuses on power transmission in machines including gears, belts, pulleys, bearings, lubrication, clutches, brakes, chains, power screws, and gear trains. Stress calculations and material selection are discussed. Broad design issues such as safety, ethics, patents, product liability, time value of money, return on investment, and breakeven analysis are covered. Students work in design teams on a major design project.