MECT 4050 - Mechanical Design II

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course covers design and application of mechanical components and machine elements including shafts, gears, gear drives, belt drives, chain drives, fasteners, power screws, clutches, brakes and machine frames. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take MECT 2230 , MECT 3050 .

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate an ability to understand the functions and design requirements of several kinds of keys and flexible couplings and to recognize commercially available designs and apply them properly.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
2. Specify suitable seals for shafts and other types of machine elements and be able to describe several alternate methods of fastening machine elements to shafts.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
3. Develop a systematic approach to shaft design analysis, be able to perform calculations of the forces exerted on shafts by gears, belt sheaves, chain sprockets, and torque distribution.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
4. Apply the shaft design procedure to determine the required diameter of shafts at any section to resist the combination of torsional shear stress and bending stress.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
5. Identify the types of rolling bearings that are commercially available and analyze for selection as well as complete the basic design analysis required to ensure satisfactory operation.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
6. Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate tables and charts to determine and specify suitable sizes for power screws, and ball screw drives for a given application.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
7. Develop skills in designing and analyzing springs of the helical compression, helical tension, and torsional types.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
8. Analyze the performance of fasteners and select suitable types and sizes.	Problem based quizzes and exams.
9. Perform the design and analysis of plate-type, caliper disc, cone, drum shoe, and band, brakes, and clutches.	Problem based quizzes and exams.

ABET Outcomes:

Outcome a. Application of principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing;
Outcome b. Use of computer aided drafting and design software;
Outcome e. Manufacturing processes;
Outcome f. Material science and selection.
Outcome g. Solid mechanics (such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials, etc.);
Outcome h. Mechanical system design;
Outcome j. Electrical circuits (ac and dc) and electronic controls;
Outcome k. Application of industry codes, specifications and standards.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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