Capital University of Science & Technology

Department of Mechanical Engineering (Updated 2019 curriculum)

Course Code & Title: ME 3053- Machine Design and CAD-II

Semester: VI
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-requisite: Machine Design and CAD-I (ME- 3042).
Course Description:
Machine design is a core course that equips students with the basics of mechanical engineering design.
It prepares students for the engineering problems encountered and everyday life. Knowledge of Statics,
Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials is a pre-requisite for a better understanding of fundamental
design concepts.

Course Outline:
Spur, Helical, Bevel and Worm Gears (10 Sessions)
 Geometry and nomenclature of Spur, Helical, Bevel and Worm Gears
 Forces in Spur, Helical, worm and Bevel gears.
 Stress calculations in spur, helical and bevel gears.
 Material strength calculations for gears.
 Rating method in Wormsets.
Design of Flywheels (3 Sessions)
 Energy variations in a rotating system
 Determining the flywheel inertia
 Stresses in flywheels
 Failure criteria
Rolling Element Bearings (3 Sessions)
 Types of Rolling Element Bearings.
 Failure of Rolling Element Bearings.
 Selection of Rolling Element Bearings.
• Basic dynamic load rating
• Basic static load rating
• Combined radial and thrust loads
• Calculation procedures
Sliding Contact Bearings (4 Sessions)
 Full-Film Lubrications
 Boundary Lubrications
 Hydrodynamic Theory of Lubrication
 Design of Hydrodynamic Bearings
Design of Clutch / Brakes (5 Sessions)
 Different types of clutches and designing concepts
 Different types of brakes and designing concepts
Design of Power Screws (3 Sessions)
 Introduction to power screws
 Stresses in power screws
 Efficiency of power screws
 Applications of power screws

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 Capital University of Science & Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering (Updated 2019 curriculum)

Flexible Machine Elements (4 Sessions)

 Introduction to belts
 Flat and round belt drives
 Flat metal belts
 V belts
 Roller chains
 Wire ropes
Text Book:
1. Mechanical Engineering Design 8th Edition by J.E. Shigley, McGraw Hill
2. Machine Design, an Integrated Approach 3rd Edition by R L Norton, Pearson Publications
Recommended Readings:
1. Design of Machine Elements by M.F Spotts
2. Robert L. Mott, Machine Elements in Mechanical Design
Course Learning Outcomes

After the successful completion of this course, students would be able to:

Sr. No Outcomes Level of PLO

Learning
CLO-1 Analyze the given parameters for a design problem and propose a C4 PLO3
solution to achieve the required objectives.
CLO-2 Identify the required factors among the given data and C4 PLO3
evaluate the solution for various engineering components.
CLO-3 Design and Analyze all elements of project related to Machine C6 PLO3
design by following the defined constraints and meeting the
optimal objective solutions.
CLO-4 Select a project related to design of machine elements and A2 PLO12
demonstrate the ability to complete the task while adhering to the
guidelines.

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