ME 233/233L - Introduction to Mechanical Design (3/1)

Introduction to machine and product design techniques and the design and selection of power transmission elements such as couplings; Ujoints, roller and silent chains, V, flat and gear belts, gears and gear transmissions, friction drives, and electric motors. Introduction to shaft design, bearings and attachments. The execution of layouts and engineering specifications for manufacture.

Prerequisite(s): MFE 126/126L, and C– or better in ME 100L, ME 214 and ME 224L.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.