MEE381 – Mechanical Design II
Spring 2013
Class Hours:
Instructor:
Office Hours:
Text:
Solid modeling software:
Prerequisites:
Tue, Thu 9:30-10:45 am in Bennett 141
Fri 2:10-3:00 pm in Bennett 137
Prof. Michael “Mick” Peterson, 208 Boardman Hall
and 102 Crosby Lab, michael.peterson@maine.edu
Tues 11 AM -12 PM, Thursday 11 AM-12 PM. Other times by
appointment.
Machine Design: An Integrated Approach, 4th ed. by R.L.Norton
SolidWorks Student Edition. SolidWorks Corporation sells the
student edition to students only through the following online
resellers: www.journeyed.com and www.academicsuperstore.com.
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Course Description
Advanced concepts in mechanics of materials, stress concentration. Design of mechanical
components subject to static and fatigue loads. Synthesis and selection of various machine
components including shafts, bearings, gears and gear trains, screws, fasteners and springs.
Exposure to computer-aided design. Topics include solid modeling of machine components,
creation of assemblies and engineering drawings, and the application of the finite element
method as a design tool.
Topics
1. Review of key concepts from Statics and Mechanics of Materials
2. Load determination
3. Stress, strain and deflection
4. Static Failure Theories
5. Fatigue Failure Theories
6. Shafts, Keys and Couplings
7. Rolling contact and journal bearings
8. Gearing (Spur, Helical, Bevel and Worm gears)
9. Power Screws
10. Joining methods and joint design
11. Computer-aided design
12. Solid modeling using SolidWorks: Geometric and solid modeling of parts, creation of
assemblies and engineering drawings.
Class Time
All students are expected to attend the lecture sessions and class participation is strongly
encouraged.
Homework
 Homework problems will be assigned nearly every week. Make sure to do the assignments
since they are the basis for the prelims and final exam.
 Brief solution keys will be provided for the assignments.
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Software
SolidWorks will be used in this course. The Friday lectures will focus on Computer Aided
Design using SolidWorks. The software is installed on the computers in Boardman 218.
However, you are strongly encouraged to purchase the Student Edition of SolidWorks. You may
want to consider purchasing a book, such as SolidWorks 2011 for Designers by S. Tickoo, if you
have trouble learning SolidWorks based on the class lectures. Homework assignments will be
given every week to help you become familiar with SolidWorks. You will need to submit
hardcopies of parts, drawings and assemblies in class. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Prelims
There will be three preliminary examinations. The date will be announced roughly a week in
advance of each prelim. Make sure you don’t miss the prelims since there will be no make-up
examinations.
Design Project
There will be a design project illustrating various aspects of the analysis and design of
mechanical components. The details of the project will be given in the project descriptions to be
handed out towards the middle of the semester. Written final reports including CAD drawings
will be required for the design project.
Final Exam
 A comprehensive final exam will cover all material up to and including the last lecture before
the exam.
 Final exam will be open book and open notes.
Grade Weighting
SolidWorks assignments
Prelims (3)
Design Project
Final exam
10%
50%
20%
20%
Additional Information
Students with disabilities who may need services or accommodations to fully participate in this
class should contact Ann Smith, Director of Disability Services in 121 East Annex, (voice) 5812319, (TTY) 581-2325 as early as possible in the semester.
Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism and all forms of misrepresentation in
academic work, and is unacceptable at The University of Maine. As indicated in the University
of Maine’s undergraduate on-line “Student Handbook,” plagiarism (the submission of another’s
work without appropriate attribution) and cheating are violations of The University of Maine
Student Conduct Code. An instructor who has probable cause or reason to believe a student has
cheated may act upon such evidence, and should report the case to the supervising faculty
member or the Department Chair for appropriate action.
In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities, such as due to an epidemic of infectious
disease, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that
event, you will be provided an addendum to this syllabus that will supersede this version.
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