Mechanics Design and CAD Course Plan

Course Title Mechanics Design and CAD (IME-161)

(with code)
Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite Mechanics of Materials
Faculty (Name) Mechanical Engineering
Contact (Ph:& omer@uet.edu.pk
email)
Office Hours Wednesday 10-12, Thursday 10-12

Course Description:
(Course aim/Objective and Course Contents

Contents:
Introduction: Design methodologies, design standards, design and safety, Stress Concentrations.
Design of Power Transmission Elements: Shafts, Pulleys, Belts, Keys, Cotters, Couplings
Design of joints: Welded and riveted joints.
Design of Bearing: Design of various bearing.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Description Domain and Mapping with
Learning level of PLO
Outcome Learning
(CLO) C = Cognitive
P=
Psychomotor
A = Affective
CLO1 Understand basic concepts and approaches
C2 PLO-1
related to machine design.
CLO2 Apply basic mechanical design
C3 PLO-2
calculations of machine elements.
CLO3 Analyze welded and riveted joints under
C4 PLO-2
different loading conditions.
CLO4 Ability to act ethically and professionally. A2 PLO-9

KEY:
Cognitive: Knowledge, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating
Affective (Feelings and Emotions): Receiving, Responding, Valuing, Organizing,
Characterizing
Psychomotor (Physical which supports above areas): Reflex and Fundamental Movements,
Perceptional Abilities, Physical Abilities, Skilled Movements, Body Language

Text Books (include publisher’s details and year of publication)

Mechanical Engineering Design by Shigley

Publisher: McGraw Hill
Year of publication: 10 Edition (2015)

Assessment ToolsWith Weightage

Quizzes = 20%
Mid Term = 30%
Final Exam= 40%
Complex Engineering Problem/ Assignments =10%

Tentative Weekly Lecture Plan

Week Description of topics CLOs
1 Introduction of the subject and Recall concepts from the previous
courses. 1

Introduction to Machine Design, Design Considerations, Designers

2
responsibilities, factor of safety + Numericals 1

3 1
Design Standards + Quiz 1

4 Basic Mechanical Design of Shafts 2

5
Belts and Pulleys 2
6
Keys and cotters 2

7
2
Couplings
8
(1+2)
Mid Term Exam
9
Discuss various welded joints 3
10
Design of welded joints + Quiz 2 3
11
Design of riveted Joints 3
12 Discuss various types of bearings and choose appropriate bearing for
different applications. 2

13
Quiz 3
14
Selection of Bearings 2
Case Study
15
Final Exam
16
Understand design methodologies and different standards related with design

Choose appropriate type of bearing

Evaluate different power transmission elements such as shafts, pulley, belts, keys, cotters and
coupling in terms of strength

Evaluate different types of joints such as riveted and welded joints