Department of Mechatronics Engineering

MCE 306 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Fundamentals of Machine Design

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
MCE 306	FALL	2	2	3	6

Prerequisites	ME 208 (To get a grade of at least FD)
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Group Work Q&A Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Musa Özgün Güleç
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Musa Özgün Güleç
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Rahime Alsanğur

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide mechatronic engineering students with basic knowledge of mechanical design and to demonstrate methods of machine element analysis and design.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Be able to determine the forces and stresses on machine elements and decide whether the machine elements are safe or not.	1.6		X
LO2	Be able to calculate the dimensions of the axle, shaft and shaft-hub connections.	2				X
LO3	Be able to apply various joining and assembly techniques.	1.6			X
LO4	Be able to choose the required bearing method for the shafts.	1.5			X
LO5	Be able to calculate the systems used in power transmission.	2			X
LO6	Be able to design a mechanical system under realistic constraints and conditions.	3.2				X

Course Description

Stress analysis. Static design criteria; stress concentration, fracture hypotheses for ductile and brittle materials, fatigue design criteria. Design of shafts. Design of unsolvable joints. Design of solvable joints. Spring design, power transmission, gear wheels, bearing methods, design of gear drive systems, clutch and brake systems, belt-pullley mechanisms, chain mechanisms.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to mechanical engineering design and materials	Chapter 1-2, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO1
2	3-D state of stress, generalized Hooke’s law, deflection analysis	Chapter 3-4, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO1
3	Stress concentration, failure hypotheses fatigue	Chapter 5-6, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO1
4	Shaft design, shaft-hub connections	Chapter 7, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO2
5	Design of permanent and nonpermanent joints	Chapter 8-9, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO3
6	Design of springs	Chapter 10, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO3
7	Bearings	Chapter 11-12, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO4
8	Midterm exam		-
9	Gear mechanisms	Chapter 13, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO5
10	Stress analysis of spur, and helical gears	Chapter 14-15, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO5
11	Clutches, brakes, couplings and flywheels	Chapter 16, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO5
12	Belt-pulley mechanisms, chain mechanisms	Chapter 17, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO5
13	Powertain example study	Chapter 18, R.G. Budynas, J.K.Nisbett, Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	LO6
14	Project presentations		LO6
15	Review of the semester		-
16	Final exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design R.G. Budynas J.K.Nisbett (10th SI Edition) ISBN-10: 9780073398204.
Suggested Readings/Materials	Deutschman A.D. Wilson C.E and Michels W.J. Machine Design: Theory and Practice Prentice Hall ISBN-10: 0023290005

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	10				X	X
Presentation / Jury	1	10						X
Project	1	20	X	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	5	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	12	12
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	1	6	6
Project	1	15	15
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics			LO4
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems		LO1	LO3
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.				LO5	LO2
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions				LO6
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.