Machine Design Part I Course Syllabus

Overview: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to machine design with a focus on mechanical component performance, failure analysis, and material behavior. Learners will engage with core engineering principles through theoretical instruction and real-world case studies. The curriculum spans five technical modules and a final assessment, totaling approximately 30 hours of flexible learning, ideal for working professionals in engineering fields.

Module 1: Material Properties in Design

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Explore fundamental material properties such as strength and ductility
• Understand modulus of elasticity and its role in design
• Analyze thermal expansion effects in mechanical systems
• Case study: Material selection for hip implants

Module 2: Static Failure Theories – Part I

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Review stress analysis fundamentals
• Examine axial and torsional stresses
• Study bending and shear stresses
• Complete targeted worksheets for stress evaluation

Module 3: Static Failure Theories – Part II

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Analyze stress concentration factors
• Apply the Distortion Energy (von Mises) theory
• Evaluate failures using Brittle Coulomb-Mohr theory
• Case study: Boeing 777 wing design analysis

Module 4: Fatigue Failure – Part I

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Introduce fatigue principles and mechanisms
• Interpret SN curves and endurance limits
• Study the Aloha Airlines Flight 243 incident

Module 5: Fatigue Failure – Part II

Estimated time: 8 hours

• Analyze fatigue under fluctuating stresses
• Apply Goodman diagrams for failure prediction
• Use Miner’s Rule for cumulative damage assessment
• Comprehensive quiz to evaluate understanding

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Perform failure analysis on a mechanical component
• Apply static and fatigue failure theories
• Submit design recommendations based on material properties

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of statics
• Familiarity with solid mechanics principles
• Understanding of stress and strain concepts

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Analyze and predict mechanical component performance under static and dynamic loading
• Apply static failure theories including von Mises and Coulomb-Mohr
• Evaluate fatigue failure using SN curves, endurance limits, and Miner’s Rule
• Understand material properties in design contexts such as modulus of elasticity and thermal expansion
• Utilize real-world case studies to connect theoretical concepts with practical engineering applications