COURSE DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name Code Semester T+A+L (hour/week) Type (C / O) Local Credit ECTS
Machine Elements MTE 312 Spring 03+00+00 Elective 3 5
Academic Unit: Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Prerequisites: None
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Course Unit: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: - -
Course Objectives: Machine Elements course is a branch of Mechanical Engineering that focuses on the design and selection of mechanical components, such as gears, bearings, springs, shafts, and fasteners, used in mechanical systems. The course covers the principles and applications of these elements and how they impact the overall performance and reliability of the mechanical system. The subject covers both theoretical and practical aspects, including materials selection, manufacturing processes, and design analysis and testing. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design and select machine elements for various applications.
Course Contents: This course offers a thorough exploration of the fundamental concepts and design principles in mechanical engineering. Students will gain insights into mechanical engineering design, manufacturing processes, stress analysis, axial loading, torsion, bending, and transformation of stress. The course also covers failure resulting from static loading and fatigue, as well as the design of essential components such as shafts. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, this course aims to equip students with the critical skills necessary for mechanical engineering design.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit (LO):
  • 1- Understand and apply the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering design.
  • 2- Perform stress analysis and understand the concepts of axial loading, torsion, and bending.
  • 3- Analyze and transform stress in various mechanical contexts.
  • 4- Evaluate failure mechanisms resulting from static loading and fatigue.
  • 5- Design and assess the mechanical integrity of machine elements.
  • 6- Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills for effective problem-solving in mechanical engineering design.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: This course will be conducted through two main activities: lectures and lab sessions. During the lectures, we will closely follow our textbook to cover theoretical aspects of the course content. The lab sessions will provide a hands-on approach, allowing students to discover learning materials through practical tests. Additionally, we will learn and apply Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis in the lab sessions (Using Solidwork Simulation), comparing the results with the analytical solutions discussed in lectures.


WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATIONS

WeekSubjectsRelated Preperation
1 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
2 Manufacturing Processes
3 Concept of Stress
4 Axial Loading
5 Axial Loading
6 Torsion
7 Torsion
8 Bending
9 Bending
10 Transformation of Stress
11 Failure Resulting by Static Loading (1)
12 Failure Resulting by Static Loading (2)
13 Fatigue Failure (1)
14 Fatigue Failure (2)


REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED READING

1) Mechanics of Materials – 8th Edition
E. Russell Johnston, Ferdinand P. Beer, and John T. DeWolf
2) Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design – 11th Edition
J. Keith Nisbeth and Richard G. Budynas


OTHER COURSE RESOURCES

Solidworks (Academic license available for students – please seek/get help from the IT department.)
MATLAB (Academic license available for students – please seek/get help from the IT department.)


ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

Semester RequirementsNumberPercentage of Grade (%)
Attendance / Participation 14 -
Project 1 30
Homework Assignments 3 18
Presentation / Jury 1 10
Extra-Class Activities (reading, individual study etc.) 14 42
Total: 33 100


WORKLOAD

EventsCountDuration (Hours)Total Workload (hour)
Course Hours14342
Project14040
Homework Assigments3927
Preparation for Presentation / Jury11616
Total Workload (hour):125


THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO) AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS (PQ)

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