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Mechanical Design (1)

Course Description: The design process; origin and definition of engineering design problems; creativity in engineering design; technical analysis; human and legal factors; problem-solving and decision-making; communication in design; failures due to static loads; variable loads and fatigue failure; material selection in terms of strength and stiffness; design of mechanical elements: shafts, keys, screws, lead screws, fasteners and joints, welded, interference, and adhesive joints; rolling contact bearings; semester design project.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: ME 335
Objectives of the course :

The course objectives are:
1. Introducing students to design processes.
2. Provide students with an integrated review of material properties, stress, strain, and deformation analysis as applied to mechanical design.
3. Introducing students to theories and analysis of static failure.
4. Introducing students to theories and analysis of fatigue failure.
5. Preparing students to effectively design elements such as columns, shafts, screws (for power transmission), bolted connections, riveted connections, and welded connections.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding
1.1 Detailed Design Process Description
1.2 Materials Properties Retrieval and Manufacturing Processes
Static Failure Theories and Fatigue Failure Theories

2. Skills
2.1 Identification of Stresses on Loaded Components
2.2 Application of Static and Fatigue Failure Theories to Prevent Failure
2.3 Design of Mechanical Components (Shafts, Keys, Power Screws, Couplings, and Welds) Considering Economic Factors and Safety Requirements

3. Values
3.1 List some professional responsibilities of a design engineer

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-12

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