MECH 3224 - Mechanical Design Principles

A study of mechanical design principles emphasizing application of mechanical design applications to industrial machinery. The study will be enhanced by laboratory experience in design techniques including Computer Aided Design, Computer Solutions of Design Problems, Component Sizing and Dimension determinations, Robot mechanisms and design solution of a mechanical component problem. The course will include the study of mechanical power systems such as gear trains, belt and chain drives, linkage, clutch coupling brake and flywheel components, cams and springs, fastening, shaft and component design calculations. Techniques of component solution design will include computer design solutions, Computer Aided Design, extensive use of handbooks, standards and manufacturers specifications and manufacturing for assembly.