Description
This course will teach students to 1) identify stress-strain relationships in common mechanical geometries, 2) predict failure in common engineering materials, 3) predict failure in fasteners and 4) design hardware with common components such as bearings. Major formulas for analyzing stress and strain in machine elements will be studied. Students will also learn to simulate mechanical behavior using finite element software such as CalculiX. Prerequisite: ME 345 & IE 243 Offered: Fall