MEC 3040 - Computer-Aided Design of Machines

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course is an application of principles of machine dynamics to the design of machinery. The course presents the analysis and synthesis of mechanisms using both analytical and computer-aided engineering techniques. (prereq: MEC 1602, MEC 2020) (quarter system prereq: ME 1601, ME 2003)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the types of links and joints used in planar and spatial mechanisms
Communicate mechanism topology using kinematic diagrams
Synthesize a mechanism using analytical and software-based approaches
Determine the appropriate actuator torque or force for a mechanism to achieve a desired motion
Perform dynamic analysis of a cam follower system and understand the features of a good cam/follower design
Analyze and design a machine using commercial software

Prerequisites by Topic

Rigid body motion

Course Topics

Types of links and joints
Kinematic diagrams
Degrees of freedom
Types of four-bar linkages
Four-bar linkage analysis and synthesis
Position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of closed loop mechanisms
Kinetic analysis of closed loop mechanisms
Types of cam-followers
Analysis and synthesis of cam-followers
Introduction to computer-aided design software
Computer-aided design for motion applications

Coordinator
Dr. Brian Slaboch

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