ME2711 Design Of Machine Elements

Design of representative machine elements with consideration given to materials selection, tolerances, stress concentrations, fatigue, factors of safety, reliability, and maintainability. Typical elements to be designed include fasteners, columns, shafts, journal bearings, spur and helical gears, and clutches and brakes. In addition to traditional design using factors of safety against failure, particular emphasis is placed on design for specified reliability using probabilistic design methods.

Prerequisite

ME2201, ME2601

Lecture Hours

Lab Hours

Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course students will be able to:

Determine the endurance limit of materials for either infinite or specified life.
Design, analyze and select gears.
Analyze and select suitable rolling element or journal bearing for an application.
Design shafts based on stress, deflection, and critical speed criteria.
Design of clutches and brakes.
Design of fasteners.
Use of solid modeling software.