Module 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1: Mechanical Engineering Design Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 covers the following key concepts:
- Introduction to the design process.
- Exploration of how engineers develop functional products from initial ideas.
- Discussion of creativity, analysis, and optimization in design.
Lecture 1
Lecture 1 Tasks
Completing the following tasks will help solidify your understanding of topics covered in Chapter 1:
- Review the class syllabus.
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Read
- Wayne Hale's blog post on Factors of Safety to understand the importance of designing safe and reliable machines.
- Chapter 1 of Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design to begin exploring fundamental concepts that will underpin our discussions throughout the course.
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Watch
- The Mechanical Battery Explained - A Flywheel Comeback?: Learn how flywheels store and release energy.
- Farmall 1206 Breaks in Half when flywheel Explodes: See the real-world implications of mechanical failure and the importance of design integrity.
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Complete
- Lecture 1 Quiz: due Thursday, January 9 at 11:59 PM.