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Introduction to Mechanical Design

Course Topics

  1. Unit 1: Introduction to Mechanical Design
    • Overview of mechanical design principles and practices
    • Introduction to design thinking and the design process
  2. Unit 2: Materials Selection for Design
    • Properties of materials and their relevance to design
    • Selection criteria and methodologies for choosing materials
  3. Unit 3: Engineering Drawings and Documentation
    • Introduction to engineering drawings and standards
    • Creating technical drawings using CAD software
  4. Unit 4: Design Analysis Techniques
    • Introduction to stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)
    • Structural integrity and safety considerations in design
  5. Unit 5: Mechanical Systems and Mechanisms
    • Understanding mechanical systems and their components
    • Designing mechanisms for specific applications
  6. Unit 6: Introduction to Prototyping
    • Overview of prototyping methods and techniques
    • Rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing
  7. Unit 7: Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
    • Principles and strategies for designing products for efficient manufacturing and assembly
    • Design optimization for cost and manufacturability
  8. Unit 8: Design Optimization
    • Introduction to design optimization techniques and algorithms
    • Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) approaches
  9. Unit 9: Design for Sustainability
    • Concepts and principles of sustainable design
    • Environmental impact assessment and life cycle analysis
  10. Unit 10: Failure Analysis and Prevention
    • Understanding failure modes and failure analysis techniques
    • Designing for reliability and robustness
  11. Unit 11: Design Case Studies
    • Analyzing and discussing real-world design examples
    • Case studies in different engineering disciplines
  12. Unit 12: Design Challenges and Project Work
    • Hands-on design challenges to apply learned concepts
    • Group projects to design and prototype a mechanical system
  13. Unit 13: Project Presentations and Critiques
    • Presentation and evaluation of group projects
    • Peer feedback and design critique sessions
  14. Unit 14: Design Ethics and Professionalism
    • Ethical considerations in mechanical design
    • Professional responsibilities and standards in engineering practice
  15. Week 15: Course Review and Final Examination
    • Review of key concepts and topics covered throughout the course
    • Final examination to assess understanding and knowledge retention

Disclaimer

The course syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Any modifications or updates will be communicated in advance.