Building upon the fundamentals of mechanical design taught in MEAM 101, this hands-on, project-based course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyze, manufacture, and test fully-functional mechanical systems. Topics covered include an introduction to machine elements, analysis of the mechanics of machining, manufacturing technology, precision fabrication (milling, turning, and computer-controlled machining), metrology, tolerances, cutting-tool fundamentals, and engineering materials.
Wall of Champions
At the conclusion of the project, we test each student's engine using a small butane table torch. The fastest engines from each semester are listed below:
Useful Resources
Textbook (Machine Elements in Mechanical Design, 4th ed., by Robert L. Mott)
Machining Work Permit
GD&T reference
Personal equipment
MEAM Laboratory Info
Office Hours
Tuesdays, 2-3pm, 272 Towne
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm, 272 Towne
Lecture Slides
