EG 424 - Mechanical Design

(3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: EG 302 , EG 420 . The application of the mechanics of materials and other engineering principles to the design of mechanical elements. Covers deflection and impact, failure criteria, safety factors and reliability, fatigue, and design of various mechanical elements such as shafts, rolling-element bearings, gears, belts, springs, threaded fasteners, power screws, clutches, and a brief treatment of brakes and chains.