ME 3601: Design and Analysis of Machine Elements
Course Description
Application of mechanics of materials to analysis and design of elementary mechanical components and systems. Topics include: stress and strain analysis; stress concentration; failure theories; safety factor; fatigue; fracture; combined loading; impact; buckling. Components considered: fasteners; springs; bearings; gears; beams; shafts and other power transmission components. Numerical techniques. (F, S, W).