ME 4450 - Safe Product Design and Analysis (3)

A study of the engineering tools and methods used to design products in such a way as to prevent accidents and injuries from occurring, and to establish causation if an accident or injury does occur. Major tools discussed include: the use of industry standards and government regulations, warnings and labels, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Failure analysis case studies from real cases, as well as group projects involving the analysis of real commercial products are utilized to illustrate concepts. Discussion of product liability litigation issues.

Prerequisite(s): ME major, C- or better in ME 2150 or ME 215, C- or better in ME 3150 or ME 315, and C- or better in ME 3190 or ME 319.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once