ME EN 372
Mechanical System Design Fundamentals
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Static and dynamic stress and failure analysis for mechanical systems.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Recommended
Me En 273
Title
Static and Fatigue Combined Loadings
Learning Outcome
Students should be able to calculate stresses in and the life of machine components due to combined static and fatigue loads.
Title
Application of Static Failure Theories
Learning Outcome
4. Students should be able to select appropriate static failure theories and be able to apply these theories to predict failure loads and safety factors for various materials and loading conditions
Title
Stress Analysis
Learning Outcome
5. Students should be able to analyze the stresses in pressure vessels, press fits, bolts, and bolted joints.
Title
Buckling Prediction
Learning Outcome
6. Students should be able to calculate buckling predictions for statically loaded compression members.
Title
FEA Software
Learning Outcome
7. Students should be able to use commercial FEA software to create models of simple structures and machine components. They should be able to demonstrate decision making using FEA results for engineering applications.
Title
Structured Problem Solving
Learning Outcome
8. Students should gain experience using the BYU ME structured problem-solving technique to solve real-world machine design engineering problems. They should develop skills to explore solutions to these problems.
Title
Free Body and Shear/Moment Diagrams
Learning Outcome
Students should be able to draw free-body diagrams of machine components. They should be able to determine the applied loads and calculate the reaction forces and moments. They should be able to draw shear-moment diagrams.
Title
Real World Applications
Learning Outcome
9. Students should be able to apply machine design analysis concepts to real-world problems and document the analysis by writing introduction sections and creating well-designed figures and graphics. They should also gain experience writing technical reports.
Title
Estimate Deflection
Learning Outcome
3. Estimate the deflection of structural members under combined loading.
