Mechanical Engineering Design I

Principles of Design. Selection of Materials. Design and composition of cast, forged and welding housings and structures; design or plastic parts. Precautions for manufacture. Simple stress analysis. Use of threaded and non-threaded fasteners. Elastic deformation of machine parts. Design of screws. Strength under combined load. Shaft design. Flexible mechanical elements. Couplings, clutches and brakes. Mechanical springs, Anti-frication bearing – rolling contact bearings.