MACHINE ELEMENTS I
- Course
- MCLE371 - MACHINE ELEMENTS I
- Department
- Mechanical Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 1 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Hamed HOSSEINGHOLI POURASL
- Prerequisite
Course Description
The course covers fundamentals of machine design which include: general design rules, load analysis, materials selection, stress, strain and deflection analysis, failure theories, the concepts of reliability and safety, tolerances and fits; and introduces design guidelines.Also included are: designs of shafts, couplingsand connections, design of permanent and non-permanent joints, and the design of helical compression, tension and torsion springs.
MACHINE ELEMENTS I
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| Final | Final | 40 |
| Project | Project | 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | (LO1) Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design |
| Week 2 | (LO1) Uncertainty, Reliability & Factor of Safety |
| Week 3 | (LO1) Dimensions, Tolerances & Interdependency of Design Topics |
| Week 4 | (LO2) Mechanical Properties of Materials |
| Week 5 | (LO2) Materials, Processing & Selection (Metals, Plastics, Composites) |
| Week 6 | (LO3) Load & Stress Analysis I (Basics) |
| Week 7 | (LO3) Load & Stress Analysis II (Advanced Topics) |
| Week 8 | Mid-term |
| Week 9 | Mid-term |
| Week 10 | (LO4) Deflection and Stiffness of Machine Elements |
| Week 11 | (LO4) Advanced Deflection, Stability & Impact |
| Week 12 | (LO5) Static Failure Theories I (Ductile Materials) |
| Week 13 | (LO5) Static Failure Theories II (Brittle Materials + Fracture Mechanics) |
| Week 14 | (LO6) Fatigue Failures (S–N, Endurance, Fluctuating Stresses) |
| Week 15 | Revision |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Richard Budynas, Keith Nisbett - Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 9th Edition-McGraw-Hill (2010)
- 02 Robert L. Norton - Machine design an integrated approach-Prentice Hall (2020)
Learning Outcomes
- L01 LO1 – Explain the mechanical engineering design process, including uncertainty, reliability, and factor of safety concepts. SOLO 4
- L02 LO2 – Interpret and compare the mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing-related properties of engineering materials (metals, plastics, composites). SOLO 4.5
- L03 LO3 – Analyze stresses and strains in mechanical components under axial, torsional, and bending loads, including combined loading conditions. SOLO 4
- L04 LO4 – Compute deflection, stiffness, and stability characteristics of structural members using beam theory, strain energy methods, and buckling analysis. SOLO 3
- L05 LO5 – Apply failure theories to evaluate static strength of ductile and brittle materials, including Tresca, von Mises, Coulomb–Mohr and fracture mechanics principles. SOLO 4
- L06 LO6 – Evaluate fatigue failure using S–N curves, endurance limit, modifying factors, fluctuating stresses, and cumulative damage approaches. SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | P19 | P20 | P21 | P22 | P23 | P24 | P25 | P26 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.38 |
| L02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.58 |
| L03 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.77 |
| L04 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.96 |
| L05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.58 |
| L06 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.77 |