Machine Design MET 210W

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Spring, 2010
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Instructor:
Robert J. Michael., P.E.
Lecturer in Engineering
230 REDC
898-6192
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Office Hours:
Monday:
1:00P to 2:00P
Wednesday:
1:30P to 2:30P
Friday:
11:00A to 12:00P
Other hours by appointment
Course Title:

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Machine Design (Required Course)

Course Meeting Day, Time, Location:

Section 1/2:
M, W
6:00 7:15P
Section 1 Lab:
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7:30 9:20P
Section 2 Lab:
F
12:20 2:10P
Description:

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106 REDC
106 REDC
101 REDC

Design machine elements including bearings, springs, levers, shafts, gears, belts, and small
mechanical devices; writing skills and computer applications.

Prerequisites:

MET 206 - Dynamics and Machine Elements

MCH T 213 - Strength & Properties of Materials

Textbook:
Machine Elements in Mechanical Design, Fourth Edition, Robert L. Mott, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2004.
Grading Criteria:
3 Exams @ 16% each
Homework, In-class Exercises (Labs)
Design Projects & Research Presentation
Cumulative Final Exam
A 93-100%
A- 90-92%

B+ 87-89%
B
83-86%
B- 80-82%

C+ 77-79%
C
70-76%

48%
14%
15%
23%
D

65-69%

Below 65%

NOTE: Students enrolled in the baccalaureate MET program must earn a C or better in this course.
Topics Covered:
Engineering Materials
Stress analysis
Mohrs Circle
Failure Modes
Belts and Chains
Gear Geometry & Kinematics
Spur Gear Design
Helical Gears

Keys & Couplings

Shaft Design
Rolling Element Bearings
Springs
Clutches & Brakes
Power Screws & Fasteners
Bolted and Welded Joints

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Syllabus Spring, 2010

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Course Objectives:
Develop and evaluate alternatives for mechanical systems.
Estimate fatigue strengths of steel parts
Apply techniques of combined stress and Mohr's circle in machine design situations
Determine suitable material and size for structural components in machines, including effects of
fatigue and stress concentration.
Apply iterative techniques in design, including making estimate of unknown values for first
computation and checking or revising and recomputing.
Logically choose and defend choice of design factor.
Select belts, chains, gears, bearings, power screws.
Design shafting and specify appropriate keys and couplings.
Design springs, common welded and bolted connections.
Write business letters and reports describing design work.
Class/Laboratory Schedule: Class meets for 5 hours per week. Lectures will occupy at least 3 hours per
week. Students will work on problem solving and their projects during the remaining 2 hours. Exams will
be given during the two-hour long laboratory sessions.
Attendance Policy: Penn States official Policies and Rules for Students (42-27) states "A student should
attend every class for which the student is scheduled and should be held responsible for all work
covered in the courses taken." If you must miss class, be sure to determine what you missed from
another student in the class. You must learn any missed material on your own.
Makeup Policy: Students who miss class will generally not be permitted to make up in-class assignments or
exams unless a prior arrangement has been made. Note that in case of illness, the student is
responsible to notify the instructor before the class begins and to show evidence that medical attention
was obtained.
Other Course Policies:
The assigned problems must be done in an organized and neat manner on engineering paper. When
homework is collected, and not all problems will be collected or graded, it will be collected at the
beginning of class. After grading of an assignment has begun, late homework will not be accepted.
Be sure to keep up with the homework problems. If you cannot correctly solve the homework
problems, you will have difficulty passing the exams.
In-class assignments are expected to be performed (substantially completed) in class. Generally
these will be assigned during the two-hour practicum sessions.
It is expected that all exams will be open-text. You will be permitted one additional sheet of
handwritten notes for reference. You may not share anything during the exams.
All assigned material in the textbook is to be read prior to the class for which it is assigned. There
may be a quiz on assigned reading; more than one on some chapters.
The text is excellent and well written, and it will be your primary reference whenever you start to do
design work after leaving this course. It is essential that you practice reading with sufficient care to
comprehend technical information such that you may use it without formal classroom instruction
covering all of the details in every case. You will certainly need portions of this text or others
sometime, and must be able to read and understand for yourself. At some point, you will be on your
own!
Design projects: Two design project of significant length will be required during the semester. Each
student or group of students will be responsible for the complete design of two mechanical devices or
systems. These projects are NOT to be a redesign of an existing product. All information used in the
designs must be carefully documented. All calculations must be done neatly on engineering paper and
retained for inclusion in the design (written) report.
A complete set of working drawings of each of the designs will be required. Written work in addition to the
final design report will be required and graded.

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Contribution of course to meeting the professional component: This course introduces students to
iterative design procedures for mechanical components. This method is applicable to solving a wide
range of problems in future coursework and in actual engineering practice. The course also introduces
students to the methods and practice of designing and selecting mechanical components.
Relationship of course to program outcomes: This course is an introduction to machine design. The
design process is taught and students have the opportunity to apply the design process by solving an
open-ended problem. This course also supports the program outcome regarding the solution of technical
problems in engineering mechanics. This course ties together engineering mechanics and engineering
graphics concepts as they are used in the solution of the design problem.
Academic Integrity: Penn State Erie puts a very high value on academic integrity, and violations are not
tolerated. Academic integrity is one of Penn States four principles to which all students must abide. Any
violation of academic integrity will receive academic and possible disciplinary sanctions, including the
possible awarding of an XF grade which is recorded on the transcript and states that failure of the course
was due to an act of academic dishonesty. All acts of academic dishonesty are recorded so repeat
offenders can be sanctioned accordingly. Students are encouraged to review more information on
academic integrity which can be found at:
http://www.pserie.psu.edu/faculty/academics/integrity.htm
It is expected that students will seek the assistance of other students in completion of homework
assignments. Homework submitted for grading must be the work of the student alone. Worksheets and
design projects performed in assigned groups must be signed by all participants in the group, and all will
be graded equally. Examinations are to be completed by the student without unauthorized materials or
assistance. Unauthorized materials or assistance, or copying, will result in a grade of zero for the
assignment. Repeated lapses of integrity may result in failure of the course and/or university sanctions
Support Services:
Learning Resource Center:
Library:
Computer Center:

http://www.behrend.psu.edu/academic/lrc/index.htm
http://www.behrend.psu.edu/academic/library/index.htm
http://www.behrend.psu.edu/compcntr/compindex.htm

General Policies, Rules & Procedures: http://www.sa.psu.edu/ja/procedures.shtml

Note to students with disabilities: Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University's
educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications or reasonable
accommodations in this course, contact the Disability Specialist in the Office of Student Affairs, Room
115 Reed Union Building, 898-6111.
Calendar/Dates: See the attached schedule for due dates of major assignments, exams, quizzes, etc.
Prepared by and date of preparation: Robert J. Michael, P.E., and January, 2008

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Known Text Errors Spring, 2010

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Known Errors Mott 4th Edition

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For problems 10-14, use the method outlined in Section 5-4.

In Example 7-1, the drive is to be used for 16 hours daily.
Table 9-11, bending stress units are psi
Procedure step 7, reference to table 9-10 should be 9-11
First paragraph, tight side of the belt chain
In items 3 and 5, shorter shafts or lighter components raise (not lower) critical speeds.
In second paragraph, Wk2 in lb-ft2 the 2 for squared should be added.